brokeback
What is another word for brokeback? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Having a bent or hunched back; broken-down or derelict.
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Etymology
A compound of "break" and "back," first used in the 1940s for a hunched or bent back; it entered wider popular use after the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain.
Full origin of brokeback →Frequently asked questions
What does “brokeback” mean?
The word “brokeback” means having a bent or hunched back; broken-down or derelict. In plain terms, bent, broken-down, or run-down, as if the "back" of something has given way.
How do you use “brokeback” in a sentence?
Here is “brokeback” used in a sentence: “The old brokeback barn leaned dangerously in the wind.”
What part of speech is “brokeback”?
“Brokeback” is an adjective.
Where does the word “brokeback” come from?
The word “brokeback” dates back to around 2005. A compound of "break" and "back," first used in the 1940s for a hunched or bent back; it entered wider popular use after the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain.
