double down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To double one's wager, particularly, the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment; to respond to a challenge (e.g. to an opinion) by reinforcing or extending one's position rather than moderating it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “double down” mean?
To double one's wager, particularly, the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.
Is “double down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.