whammy

[wam-ee, hwam-ee] / ˈwæm i, ˈʰwæm i /

NOUN

spell

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hex

STRONG

abracadabra charm conjuration curse hocus-pocus jinx magic voodoo

WEAK

double whammy evil eye hexing mumbo-jumbo triple whammy

Example Sentences

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Enter the ultimate double whammy: playgrounds near coffee shops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There should be no need for a double whammy for borrowers in the form of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They scored twice in four minutes, a double whammy that put them in front.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Pulendran described the effect as a "double whammy."

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Doug got the triple whammy: glasses, braces, pimples.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers