- This term is an eponym derived from the biblical betrayer of Christ, Judas
judas
noun; other word formation type widening
traitor; someone who sells out his friend for his own personal benefits; selfish, shady
Etymology : Latin form of Greek Ioudas, from Hebrew Yehudha
Source : Dude stop be such a judas and just keep your word for once (Friend, October 2008)
Last modified: 3 December 2008