Meaning of double double | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Coffee with the equivalent of two creamers and two packets of sugar.
   Canada, informal
2. The achievement of a two-digit number of any two of points scored, assists, rebounds, blocks, or steals in a single game.
3. Achieving two kills and two digs by a single player in one game.
4. A double cheeseburger with cheese on each burger (i.e., double cheese).
   US

Examples

“Do: Be sure to say please and thank you; Canadians are known for their politeness. And don't order a double double in an independent cafe”

“The center had 11 assists and 10 blocks tonight for a very unusual double double.”

“Steven Adams and Enes Kanter wreaked havoc for Oklahoma City. Kanter came off the bench to score 27 points, block three shots and add 10 rebounds. Adams had a double-double, too, with 14 points and 10 rebounds at center.”

“Nonetheless, the team gave a good accounting of themselves, and freshman Kara Rogers scored a double/double in kills and digs in her first collegiate game.”

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