double whammy

noun

Synonyms of double whammynext
: a combination of two usually adverse forces, circumstances, or effects

Examples of double whammy in a Sentence

With the cold weather and the high cost of heating fuel, homeowners were hit with a double whammy this winter.
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That's a double whammy of good news for tower stocks, analysts say. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 And for truck drivers, higher fuel costs and the potential for higher inflation creates a double whammy. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Just 10 days later, Hurricane Ivan dumped more rain in an unprecedented double whammy for the mountainous region far from the coast. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 The trend of hospitals asking for money up front represents a double whammy for patients. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double whammy

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of double whammy was in 1951

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“Double whammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20whammy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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