interrupter
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Meaning · English
An interpreter (person who interprets speech in a foreign language).
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The other half of the local staff was employed as interpreters, often affectionately known as 'interrupters.'
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 “interrupter” mean?
An interpreter (person who interprets speech in a foreign language).
Is “interrupter” formal or informal?
interrupter is generally humorous, slang.