Definition
A person who gains the affections of someone already married or engaged, and thus causes the dissolution of the marriage or engagement.
Origins
From home + wrecker, suggesting the breakup of a household.
In Context
- "I, unfortunately, was the prey of a vicious, depraved B-girl. In addition, the proprietress is a Nazi. We barely escaped with our lives. Go investigate that gang and let us alone, you homewrecker."
- "Knots Landing surged even higher in the ratings once Donna Mills was added as the neighborhood home wrecker Abby."
Also Said As
- homebreaker
See Also
- housewrecker