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单词 double entendre
释义

Examples of 'double entendre' in a sentence
double entendre

Coates was feeling awkward, I could tell, and I hoped he wouldn't attempt one of his double entendre ice-breakers.Everyone was a little tense, slapping each other on the back and making double entendre remarks that were rewarded with great guffaws.
(noun) 
Definition
a word or phrase with two interpretations, esp. with one meaning that is rude
He is a master of the double entendre.
Synonyms
double meaning
ambiguity
pun
The title of the book is a pun on his name.
innuendo
play on words

Additional synonyms

in the sense of pun
Definition
the use of words to exploit double meanings for humorous effect, for example my dog's a champion boxer
The title of the book is a pun on his name.
Synonyms
play on words,
quip,
double entendre,
witticism,
paronomasia,
equivoque

Nearby words of
double entendre

  • dotty about something or someone
  • double
  • double back
  • double entendre
  • double-cross
  • double-dealer
  • double-dealing

Synonyms of 'double entendre'

double entendre

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