Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

matchbreaker

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: match-break-er
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who breaks dating, engagement, or marriage arrangements.

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

From match + breaker.

Inflected Forms

matchbreakers (plural)

Antonyms

matchmaker

Questions

What does matchbreaker mean?: Someone who breaks dating, engagement, or marriage arrangements.
Where does matchbreaker come from?: From match + breaker.

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