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double entendre

UK /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹə/US /dʌbəl ɑnˈtɑndrə/

noun1

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A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo.
- Avoid all equivocal expressions, usually denominated double entendre; they are certain proofs of a mean and indelicate mind. — 1812

forms

double entendres · double-entendres · doubles entendres

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