heartthrob
|heart/throb|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑrtˌθrɑb/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːtˌθrɒb/
attractive person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heartthrob' originates from the combination of 'heart' and 'throb', where 'heart' refers to the organ and 'throb' means to beat or pulsate.
Historical Evolution
'heartthrob' changed from the Old English word 'heorte' and 'throbban', eventually becoming the modern English word 'heartthrob'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pulsation of the heart', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an attractive person'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/03/04 17:37