double entendre Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /ˌdʌb.əl ɒnˈtɑːndrə/
Part of speech: noun
Definitions of double entendre
- 1. a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.
Example:
The comedian's joke was a classic double entendre that made the audience laugh and blush at the same time.
Synonyms for double entendre
Antonyms for double entendre
Etymology
The term 'double entendre' comes from the French phrase meaning 'double meaning', where 'double' refers to two and 'entendre' means to understand.
Examples of double entendre in a Sentence
The song is filled with double entendres that can be interpreted in multiple ways.
She used a double entendre to hint at her feelings without being too direct.
His speech was laced with double entendres that kept the audience engaged.
Phrases Using double entendre
- play on words
- a humorous use of a word or phrase to suggest two or more meanings.
- double meaning
- a word or phrase that has two interpretations.
- risqué humor
- humor that is slightly indecent or suggestive.
Word Forms
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- informal
- frequency
- common