whammy: Meaning and Definition of

wham•my

1. the evil eye; jinx.
2. bad luck or misfortune.
3. a devastating blow, setback, or catastrophe: The drought and the high price of fertilizer are a double whammy to farmers.
4. New controls will put the whammy on irresponsible spending.
1. to give the evil eye to; jinx.
2. to destroy, end, or eradicate:New controls will put the whammy on irresponsible spending.