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whammy

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wham·my  (hwm, wm)
n. pl. wham·mies Slang
1. A supernatural spell for subduing an adversary; a hex: put the whammy on someone.
2. A serious or devastating setback: "The triple whammy: government cuts, declining corporate giving, and less favorable tax laws" New York Times.
[Perhaps from wham.]
whammy
Noun
pl -mies Informal a devastating setback: the double whammy of drugs and divorce
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Noun1.whammy - a serious or devastating setback
setback, reversal, reverse, black eye, blow - an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
2.whammy - an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"
hex, jinx, curse
magic spell, magical spell, charm, spell - a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
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