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breakup

/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about breakup at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations).
  2. Coming apart.

Origin

Deverbal from break up.

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