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People Words 💫 Backstabber — Betrays someone secretly.
Example: The leak came from a backstabber on the team.*

Turncoat — Person who suddenly switches sides.
Example: The turncoat joined our rivals after the vote.*

White knight — Rescuer/defender who comes to help.
Example: A white knight investor saved the startup.*

Blabbermouth — Can’t keep secrets; talks too much.
Example: Don’t tell a blabbermouth the surprise plan.*

Dead ringer — Exact lookalike.
Example: He’s a dead ringer for the lead actor.*

Skinflint — Extremely stingy person.
Example: That skinflint won’t tip even for great service.*

Kingpin — Most important person in a group/scheme.
Example: Police arrested the kingpin behind the scam.*

New kid on the block — Newcomer to a place or field.
Example: As the new kid on the block, she observed first.*

Armchair quarterback — Criticizes from the sidelines after the fact.
Example: Don’t be an armchair quarterback—you weren’t there.*