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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The strike was a culmination of a dominant first 30 minutes from Summit FC, which held long, commanding spells of possession to set the tone.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Hilarious Leprechaun Jokes What kind of spells do leprechauns use?—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pay multiple people from the crafts site Etsy to perform tarot readings, lift any existing curses and otherwise engage in witchcraft.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, various curses and slurs could be heard shouted from the audience at London's Royal Festival Hall, even during some segments broadcast to audiences in England and abroad.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Justin, the believer, is instantly alarmed by how these eerie tapes escalate from cute banter to ghostly crying babies and backward incantations.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Within 2-3 hours’ drive (or a quick helicopter ride) are Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and all the hoodoos, slot canyons, and epic views this region has to offer.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Stops can include hikes through the otherworldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, the Virgin River Narrows of Zion National Park, and the red rock vistas of Arches National Park.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Whammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whammies. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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