hryggbrjóta

Icelandic

Etymology

From hryggur (“spine”) +‎ brjóta (“to break”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈr̥ɪkː.prjouːta/

Verb

hryggbrjóta (strong verb, third-person singular past indicative hryggbraut, third-person plural past indicative hryggbrutu, supine hryggbrotið)

to break someone's spine [with accusative]
to turn someone down, to refuse (someone's) amorous attentions [with accusative]
Synonym: hafna

Kóngsdóttirin hryggbraut alla biðlana.
The princess turned all the suiters down.

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