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Meaning of double whammy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌdʌbl̩ ˈ(h)wæmi

Definitions

  1. A series of two events that causes adverse effects; a twofold blow or setback.
    informal
  2. A series of two events that causes positive effects; a twofold boon.
    broadly, informal

Equivalents

Español carambola doblete dupleta
Русский двойной удар

Examples

“Australia had looked the brighter side initially, probing for gaps in England’s defensive spacing and taking an early lead via Christian Lealiifano's first successful penalty. Their opponents took a while to make any kind of consistent front-foot impression before [Jonny] May's double whammy inside four minutes banished their jangling nerves.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

double whole double whole note double X double yellow line double yellow lines double yellows

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