Definitions

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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Quantum stocks, more volatile than the broader market, endured Friday’s double whammy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For farmers, the seesawing prices have presented a double whammy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"It's a triple whammy for airlines at the moment," said Tim Jeans, a former commercial director for Ryanair.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Enter the ultimate double whammy: playgrounds near coffee shops.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers