spelbreker

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of spel (“play, game”) +‎ breker (“breaker, wrecker”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈspɛlˌbreː.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: spel‧bre‧ker

Noun

spelbreker m (plural spelbrekers, diminutive spelbrekertje n)

  1. A spoilsport, a killjoy.
    Synonym: spelbederver
  2. A third party which presents an obstacle.
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