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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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How to use heartthrob

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teen heartthrob a Hollywood heartthrob

Etymology

From "heart" + "throb" (a pounding or racing beat) — the idea that just seeing this person makes your heart race.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Related words

heart-throbbing

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