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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