1
as in spells
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
if you tell anyone about this, I swear I'll put the whammy on you
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as in curses
something that brings bad luck
put the whammy on herself by publicly predicting that she would win the tennis tournament
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Noun
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Parker himself looks to have learned from his previous spells in the Premier League with Fulham and Bournemouth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025 -
In fact, Kansas had multiple instances of cold shooting spells, allowing Fort Hays State to stay within striking distance.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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That mindset leads to no shortage of delightfully blasé supernatural adventures rife with magic and curses.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a little bit of mystery with the spirits, incantations and rituals.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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So there is no wonder why rose waters, rosehip oils, and rose oils are staples in the homes of hoodoos.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the River Road passes hoodoos and a dizzying overlook called the Big Hill.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Whammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whammies. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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