double double
The term "double double" has distinct meanings in Canadian coffee culture and sports terminology, particularly basketball.
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Definition
B1Coffee Culture
(informal, Canadian)A coffee with two creams and two sugars.
Example
- I'll have a double double, please.
B2Basketball
(technical, sports)A performance where a player achieves double-digit totals in two of the following categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks.
Example
- He recorded a double double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
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