triple whammy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip. By analogy to double whammy.
Meanings
- (informal) A threefold blow or setback.
- (informal) 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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| triple whammies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| triple-whammy | alternative | lexicographic |