Matchbreaker

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who breaks dating, engagement, or marriage arrangements.

    ""She's a great matchmaker," said Kati. "And a matchbreaker too," added the Count."

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""She's a great matchmaker," said Kati. "And a matchbreaker too," added the Count."

Etymology

From match + breaker.

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