Double-dip
Pronunciation: /ˈdəbəɫ- ˈdɪp/
Double-dip (verb)
- to put a food item back into a shared dip after taking a bite.
- to experience a second economic downturn after a brief recovery.
Examples
- He decided to double-dip his chip in the salsa.
- She was caught double-dipping her fries in the ketchup.
Common collocations: double-dip a chip, double-dip fries, double-dip into recession, economy double-dips, double-dip of chocolate
Double-dip (noun)
- the act of dipping a food item twice into a shared dip.
- a second economic recession occurring after a short recovery period.
Examples
- The dessert had a double-dip of chocolate sauce.
- He enjoyed a double-dip of ice cream on his cone.