English · Slang Attested

homewreck

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cheat while one is already married, thus causing the dissolution of the marriage.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm bồ ngoài khi đã kết hôn, gây tan vỡ hôn nhân

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

you can't homewreck people who are just dating you are single till you're married

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “homewreck” mean?

To cheat while one is already married, thus causing the dissolution of the marriage.

Is “homewreck” formal or informal?

homewreck is generally derogatory, slang.

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