Definition

1. Noun:
   • The practice of receiving two incomes or benefits from the same source: Specifically, this often refers to a situation where someone receives both a salary and a pension from the same employer, typically a government entity.

Usage

• The term "double dipping" is used to describe a specific financial or employment practice. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a legal but potentially unfair advantage. It is commonly discussed in contexts of public sector employment, pensions, and ethics.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The senator was accused of double dipping for collecting both a state salary and a state pension.
  • The new law aims to prevent double dipping by retired military officers who return to federal service.

Advanced Usage

• "to be accused of double dipping": to be charged with the practice of receiving dual incomes from one source.
  • Several city officials are under investigation for allegedly double dipping.
• "a double dipping scandal": a public controversy arising from such practices.
  • The newspaper uncovered a major double dipping scandal in the county administration.

Variants and Related Words

• Double-dip (verb): To engage in the practice of double dipping.
  • He chose to double-dip by returning to work for the city after retirement.
• Double-dipper (noun): A person who engages in double dipping.
  • Critics called the retired general a double-dipper.

Synonyms

• Dual compensation: Receiving two forms of pay from the same employer.
• Simultaneous receipt of salary and pension: A more formal description of the practice.

Related Phrases

• "collect two checks": An informal phrase meaning to receive two payments, similar to double dipping.
  • He found a legal way to collect two checks from the state system.

Noun

1. two incomes received from the same source (as by holding a government job and receiving a government pension)