triple whammy
triple whammy noun: a threefold blow or setback.
Noun
triple whammy (plural triple whammies)
- A threefold blow or setback.
- An ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, combined with a diuretic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the concurrent use of which may precipitate acute renal failure.
Forms of triple whammy
| plural | triple whammies |
|---|---|
| alternative form | triple-whammy |
Origin of triple whammy
Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip. By analogy to double whammy.
Words that rhyme with triple whammy
Questions about triple whammy
- What does triple whammy mean?
- Triple whammy means a threefold blow or setback.
- What part of speech is triple whammy?
- Triple whammy is a noun.
- What is the plural of triple whammy?
- The plural of triple whammy is triple whammies.
Words near triple whammy in the dictionary
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