triple whammy

English

Alternative forms

• triple-whammy

Etymology

Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æmi

Noun

triple whammy (plural triple whammies)

1. (informal) A threefold blow or setback.
2. (medicine, informal) An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, combined with a diuretic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the concurrent use of which may precipitate acute kidney injury.

See also

• double whammy