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.
double-entendre
NOUN//ˌdʌbəl ɑːnˈtɑːndrə//
a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent
이중적 의미를 가진 말, 특히 하나는 음란하거나 외설적인 뜻을 담고 있는 표현
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'double entendre' meaning 'to hear doubly' or 'double meaning.' Ironically, this phrase is no longer used in modern French but survived only in English.
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📝Examples
“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.”
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