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Vocabulary Entry
whammy
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A remarkable or significant event or occurrence that has a strong effect, often a negative one.
Example Sentences
"The team's loss was a real whammy for their championship hopes."
"When I found out I lost my job, it felt like a double whammy on my day."
"Winning the lottery was a whammy I never expected."
V
verb
To have a powerful effect, often used in the context of surprising someone or causing significant impact.
Example Sentences
"The unexpected news whammied her into a state of disbelief."
"His performance whammied the audience, leaving them in awe."
"The sudden storm whammied the small town, causing widespread panic."
A
adjective
Intensely surprising or impactful, often used informally.
Example Sentences
"It was a whammy moment when the underdog won the game."
"The movie had a whammy ending that nobody saw coming."
"She delivered a whammy punchline that left everyone laughing."