double whammy

dou·ble wham·my

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Definitions of double whammy words

noun double whammy twofold misfortune 1
noun double whammy two potent and usually unpleasant things happening at once 0
noun double whammy a twofold blow or setback; a series of two events that cause adverse effects. 0
noun double whammy (by extension) a twofold boon; a series of two events that cause positive effects. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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hex — to bewitch; practice witchcraft on: He was accused of hexing his neighbors' cows because they suddenly stopped giving milk.
jinx — a person, thing, or influence supposed to bring bad luck.
whammy — the evil eye; jinx.

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