double-entendre — a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʌbəl ɑːnˈtɑːndrə/

Korean meaning: 이중적 의미를 가진 말, 특히 하나는 음란하거나 외설적인 뜻을 담고 있는 표현

Korean pronunciation: 더**블** 온**탄**드러

Example Sentences

• The bakery's slogan 'We knead you!' was a perfect double-entendre.
• Shakespeare was notorious for sneaking double-entendre into his plays.
• The wine commercial's 'Aged to perfection' carried an obvious double-entendre.