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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

whammy

/wæmɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does whammy mean?

noun

A sudden, unexpected event or situation; a surprise. A device used to produce a sudden, loud noise, often used in a game or contest.

Example

"The surprise party was a whammy for John, who had been feeling down all day."

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