Whammy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈ(h)wæmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whammy is a noun meaning a serious or devastating setback.
Meaning
a serious or devastating setback.
More Meanings
- an evil spell; a curse or hex
- (colloquial) The vibrato system of an electric guitar, or just its lever (whammy bar)
Word Forms
- whammies
- whammie
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curse, shock, blow, clash, hex, coup.
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