whammy

Definition

  • noun: something (such as a magical spell) that causes someone to have bad luck
  • noun: a supernatural power bringing bad luck
  • synonyms: jonah, amulet, anathema

Examples

  • Talking about his winning streak must have 'put the whammy on him' [=caused him to have bad luck], because he lost the next day.

  • With the cold weather and the high cost of heating fuel, homeowners were hit with a 'double whammy' this winter.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Shrek, are you off your nut? Donkey, keep watch. Keep watch? Yeah, I'll keep watch. I'll watch that wicked witch come and whammy a world of hurt up your backside. I'll laugh, too. I'll be giggling to myself. - What do you see? - Toad Stool Softener? I'm sure a nice BM is the perfect solution (..)
    2004 Shrek 2