triple whammy
triple whammy · triple whammies
A threefold blow or setbackA threefold blow or setback.
Meaning
2 senses(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.
Origin
Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip. By analogy to double whammy.Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip. By analogy to double whammy.
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Forms
plural: triple whammiesWord family
1 related wordsRelateddouble whammy
See also
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