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WHAMMY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An evil spell
Example:
he put the whammy on me
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("whammy" is a kind of...):
charm; magic spell; magical spell; spell (a verbal formula believed to have magical force)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A serious or devastating setback
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("whammy" is a kind of...):
black eye; blow; reversal; reverse; setback (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
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