whammy

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. An evil spell or curse : A supernatural influence believed to bring bad luck or misfortune. 2. A serious or devastating setback : A powerful, often unexpected, piece of bad luck or a damaging event. Usage Examples Noun (Evil Spell) : The old legend says the witch placed a whammy on the village well. He joked that his rival had put the whammy on him before the big game. Noun...