double entendre



double entendre

A word or phrase that can have two interpretations, one of which is usually humorous, insulting, or sexual in nature. The old man kept working double entendres into conversation, hoping to make the young ladies laugh, but instead he just made them uncomfortable.
See also: double, entendre

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mihkel-Estonian
Fitzgerald[fits'dʒerəld]
Costelko-STELRomanian
ElwynEL-winEnglish
Fflur-Welsh
Sheine-Yiddish