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double entendre

[duhb-uhl ahn-tahn-druh, -tahnd, doo-blahn-tahn-druh] / ˈdʌb əl ɑnˈtɑn drə, -ˈtɑnd, du blɑ̃ˈtɑ̃ drə /


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“I mean, it has to fit with secular society. It’s got to have some double entendre about the Gospel.”

From Washington Times Aug. 18, 2023

“I think Suga is a bit more Lennon — more explicit in his antiestablishment sensibilities. ‘Haegeum’ is a double entendre of a traditional Korean string instrument and wordplay on ‘liberation from restrictions.’

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2023

The title, “I Swear,” is a double entendre that will be immediately recognizable to aficionados of the representative’s salty style.

From Washington Post Apr. 5, 2023

"I'm starving," Emma says, which isn't quite a double entendre.

From Salon Feb. 27, 2023

Afterward, they regroup in the living room for board games and goofy improvisation contests, all free of profanity and even double entendre.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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