Meaning Of The Word Double take

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What's The Definition Of Double take?

double take in American English
a delayed reaction to some remark, situation, etc., in which there is at first unthinking acceptance and then startled surprise or a second glance as the real meaning or actual situation suddenly becomes clear: often used as a comic device in acting
noun: a rapid or surprised second look, either literal or figurative, at a person or situation whose significance had not been completely grasped at first

double take in British English
noun: (esp in comedy) a delayed reaction by a person to a remark, situation, etc

double-take
countable noun: If you do a double-take when you see or hear something strange or surprising, you hesitate for a moment before reacting to it because you wonder if you really saw or heard it.

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