heartbreaker

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that causes you to feel very sad, disappointed, etc.
  • noun: one that causes 'heartbreak'

Examples

  • a handsome actor who has a reputation as a 'heartbreaker' [=as someone who breaks the hearts of many women]

  • The team's most recent loss was a real 'heartbreaker'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Hey, Olivia. - Come here. Two arms, please. Like you missed me. This is my girl, Natalie. Oh, the heartbreaker from the carshop. The doctor? - Actually, she's... - I'm a registered nurse. Nurse? Right, sorry. You were supposed to be here (..)
    2013 Evil Dead