сглаз — meaning in English

English meaning

• whammy noun A serious setback, or a run of bad luck, often used in the phrase "double whammy" for two problems hitting at once.

Senses

сглаз is used for these senses in English:

• evil eye A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
• whammy an evil spell; a curse or hex

whammy — full definition

1. noun A serious setback, or a run of bad luck, often used in the phrase "double whammy" for two problems hitting at once.
2. noun Informal: a curse or evil spell.
3. noun The vibrato bar (or its lever) on an electric guitar, used to bend pitch.

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