whammy

🇺🇸 /ˈwæmi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwæmi/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000
noun
R

A negative event or situation that causes problems for someone or something.

The company was hit with a whammy when their main product was recalled.

translation

n. A negative event or situation that causes problems for someone or something.

Word Forms

Plural whammies