Rematchmaker
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who reunites a romantic couple.
"Janet feels that she needs the companionship of an animal, whereas Ethel Shutta has a “George Olsen, Junior,” to play with. “I’ll take the case to the Supreme Court if necessary,” exclaimed Janet hotly. “I must have my Muggsy.” […] Maybe Muggsy may prove to be a rematchmaker."
Example
More examples"Janet feels that she needs the companionship of an animal, whereas Ethel Shutta has a “George Olsen, Junior,” to play with. “I’ll take the case to the Supreme Court if necessary,” exclaimed Janet hotly. “I must have my Muggsy.” […] Maybe Muggsy may prove to be a rematchmaker."
Etymology
From rematch + maker, after matchmaker.
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