heartthrob
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Noun — A very attractive, famous person, especially an actor or singer, who is widely admired romantically.
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Etymology
From "heart" + "throb" (a pounding or racing beat) — the idea that just seeing this person makes your heart race.
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What does “heartthrob” mean?
The word “heartthrob” means a very attractive, famous person, especially an actor or singer, who is widely admired romantically. In plain terms, a celebrity so attractive that fans' hearts practically "throb" over them.
How do you pronounce “heartthrob”?
“Heartthrob” is pronounced HAHT-throb (/ˈhɑɹtˌθɹɑb/ in IPA).
How do you use “heartthrob” in a sentence?
Here is “heartthrob” used in a sentence: “In the 1990s he was a teen heartthrob with posters on every wall.”
What part of speech is “heartthrob”?
“Heartthrob” is a noun.