home wrecker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who gains the affections of someone already married or engaged, and thus causes the dissolution of the marriage or engagement.

Pronunciation

En-au-home wrecker.ogg

Word forms

home wrecker home wreckers homewrecker

Etymology

From home + wrecker, suggesting the breakup of a household.

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