Rematchmaker

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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