"triple whammy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: triple whammies [plural]
Rhymes: -æmi Etymology: Popularized in the Li'l Abner comic strip. Head templates: {{en-noun}} triple whammy (plural triple whammies)
  1. (informal) A threefold blow or setback. Tags: informal Synonyms: triple-whammy Related terms: double whammy
    Sense id: en-triple_whammy-en-noun-daNArx85
  2. (medicine, informal) An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, combined with a diuretic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the concurrent use of which may precipitate acute kidney injury. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Medicine
    Sense id: en-triple_whammy-en-noun-5eZYkHVq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 8 92 Topics: medicine, sciences

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