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heartbreaker

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Noun — Someone who attracts romantic interest but doesn't return it, leaving others hurt.

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a notorious heartbreaker a real heartbreaker of a game

Etymology

From "heart" + "breaker" — someone or something that "breaks" hearts, whether romantically or through crushing disappointment.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heartbreaker” mean?

The word “heartbreaker” means someone who attracts romantic interest but doesn't return it, leaving others hurt. In plain terms, either a person who casually breaks hearts, or an event (like a narrow sporting loss) that leaves people devastated.

How do you pronounce “heartbreaker”?

“Heartbreaker” is pronounced HAHT-bray-kuh (/ˈhɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “heartbreaker” in a sentence?

Here is “heartbreaker” used in a sentence: “Everyone warned her that he was a notorious heartbreaker.”

What part of speech is “heartbreaker”?

“Heartbreaker” is a noun.

How many meanings does “heartbreaker” have?

“Heartbreaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who attracts romantic interest but doesn't return it, leaving others hurt.

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