Definitions for double entendre
ˈdʌb əl ɑnˈtɑn drə, -ˈtɑnd; Fr. du blɑ̃ˈtɑ̃ drə; ˈdʌb əl ɑnˈtɑn drəz, -ˈdou·ble en·ten·dre

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. double entendrenoun

   an ambiguity with one interpretation that is indelicate

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. double entendrenoun

   A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo.

2. Etymology: From double + entendre.

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1. Double entendre

   A double entendre (plural double entendres) is a figure of speech or a particular way of wording that is devised to have a double meaning, of which one is typically obvious, whereas the other often conveys a message that would be too socially awkward, sexually suggestive, or offensive to state directly.A double entendre may exploit puns or word play to convey the second meaning. Double entendres generally rely on multiple meanings of words, or different interpretations of the same primary meaning. They often exploit ambiguity and may be used to introduce it deliberately in a text. Sometimes a homophone can be used as a pun. When three or more meanings have been constructed, this is known as a "triple entendre", etc.

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1. double entendre

   A double entendre is a figure of speech or a particular way of wording that is devised to have a double meaning, often one of which is typically risqué, inappropriate, or indelicate in nature. The two meanings can be understood based on different contexts or interpretations. It is often used in literature, movies, and casual conversations to inject humor or sarcasm.

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1. Double entendre

   A double entendre is a figure of speech in which a spoken phrase is devised to be understood in either of two ways. Typically one of the interpretations is rather obvious whereas the other is more subtle. The more subtle of the interpretations is typically sexually suggestive. It may also convey a message that would be socially awkward, or even offensive, to state directly. A double entendre may exploit puns to convey the second meaning. Double entendres generally rely on multiple meanings of words, or different interpretations of the same primary meaning. They often exploit ambiguity and may be used to introduce it deliberately in a text. Sometimes a homophone can be used as a pun as well as a "double entendre" of the subject.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Double entendre

   doobl′ ong-tongdr, n. an equivoque, a word or phrase with two meanings, one usually more or less indecent. [Fr. of 17th century, superseded now by (mot) à double entente.]

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1. • Ambiguity

How to pronounce double entendre?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of double entendre in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of double entendre in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=double entendre
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Double_Entendre
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Entendre
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=double entendre
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=double entendre