triple whammy
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip.
Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -æmi
Noun
[edit]triple whammy (plural triple whammies)
- (informal) A threefold blow or setback.
- (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.