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triple-double

A statistical line where a player records 10+ in three statistical categories (typically points, rebounds, assists) in a single game.

ˈtrɪp.əl ˈdʌb.əlDocumented since 1980s1980sGen XhistoricalCurrent152 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1980 · 1 year of recorded use
1980Born2026: 2 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 26, 2026Global

A statistical line where a player records 10+ in three statistical categories (typically points, rebounds, assists) in a single game. Marker of all-around dominance.

"Russ averaged a triple-double for the season."
Origin: NBA statistical term, formalized in usage in the 1980s.
For parents

Triple-double means: A statistical line where a player records 10+ in three statistical categories in a single game. Marker of all-around dominance.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

triple-double means: A statistical line where a player records 10+ in three statistical categories in a single game. Marker of all-around dominance.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “Victor Wembanyama has 12-block triple-double in Spurs' loss - ESPN https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48682688/victor-wembanyama-12-block-triple-double-spurs-game-1-loss-timberwolves”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “"Best player of the series easily": Knicks fans celebrate Karl-Anthony Towns' triple-double as New York even series with Hawks”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Triple-double means: A statistical line where a player records 10+ in three statistical categories in a single game. Marker of all-around dominance.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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