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rebounder

rebounder

7.2
A person who starts a new romantic relationship soon after a breakup
  • noun
  • /ˈriːˌbaʊndər/
translation icon : pareja de rebote
  • He is such a rebounder after his last relationship.

Examples

  • He did not want to be seen as a rebounder after his recent breakup.

  • After her long-term relationship ended, she became a rebounder by dating someone new within a week.

  • Some people warn against being a rebounder because it can complicate emotional healing.

  • Many people become rebounders after a breakup.

  • After his breakup, he quickly became a rebounder, jumping into a new relationship within weeks.

  • She became a rebounder almost immediately after her divorce, seeking affection to fill the void.

  • Many people warn against being a rebounder, as it can delay true emotional healing.

Surface Forms

rebounder singular
rebounders plural

Morphology

rebounder = rebound (semi-transparent) = re + bound + er

The agent/instrument formation is regular, but the romantic sense is a cultural metaphor (entering a new relationship quickly) that may not be obvious from 'rebound' alone to all learners.

Etymology

The word rebounder comes from re- 'again' and bound 'to jump or bounce back', plus -er for a person. A helpful way to remember the romantic use is to think of someone who 'bounces' into a new relationship soon after a breakup.