Meaning of the word "double entendre" in English
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double entendre
US /ˌduː.bəl ɑːnˈtɑːn.drə/
UK /ˌduː.bəl ɑːnˈtɑːn.drə/
Noun
a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent
Example:
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The comedian's act was full of clever double entendres.
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She made a joke with a subtle double entendre that only a few people understood.
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