Double Entendre

Pronunciation: /ˌdʌbəl ˌɑntɑndrə/

Definitions of double entendre

noun a type of wordplay where a phrase can be understood in two ways

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a joke with a double entendre, but I didn't understand the hidden meaning.

A2 The comedian's use of double entendre in his act made the audience laugh.

B1 The novel was filled with clever double entendres that added depth to the characters' conversations.

B2 The playwright's skillful use of double entendre added a layer of complexity to the dialogue in the play.

C1 The author's mastery of double entendre created a rich tapestry of meaning in her writing.

C2 The film was praised for its subtle and sophisticated use of double entendre throughout the script.

Examples of double entendre in a Sentence

formal The author cleverly used a double entendre to add depth to the dialogue in the play.

informal I love it when movies have a double entendre - it's like a hidden joke for adults.

slang That song is full of double entendres, it's so cheeky!

figurative Her smile was like a double entendre, hiding a deeper meaning behind its surface charm.

Grammatical Forms of double entendre

• past tense: double entendred
• plural: double entendres
• comparative: more double entendre
• superlative: most double entendre
• present tense: double entendres
• future tense: will double entendre
• perfect tense: have double entendred
• continuous tense: is double entendring
• singular: double entendre
• positive degree: double entendre
• infinitive: to double entendre
• gerund: double entendring
• participle: double entendred

Origin and Evolution of double entendre

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'double entendre' originated from French, meaning 'double meaning'.

Evolution of the word: The use of double entendre has evolved from its literal translation of 'double meaning' to refer specifically to a phrase or word that has a double or ambiguous interpretation, often with a sexual connotation.