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Meaning of the word "double over" in English

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double over

US /ˈdʌb.əl ˌoʊ.vər/

UK /ˈdʌb.əl ˈəʊ.vər/

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Phrasal Verb

to bend over quickly, usually because of pain or laughter

Example:

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He started to double over with laughter when he heard the joke.

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The old man had to double over in pain from his back injury.

Synonym:

bend over crouch stoop fold up buckle

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