double entendre

Example Sentences

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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

For all the obvious reasons — the alliteration, the inflection towards "Breaking Bad," the double entendre of breaking bread with people.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2022

“All American” — its title a slick double entendre — includes references to dookie braids and James Brown, writing the Black experience into the sort of country song that would ordinarily exclude it.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021

“You look a little . . . Pardon the double entendre, my friend, but there’s something a little worrisome in your eyes.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green