Icelandic edit

Etymology edit

From hjarta +‎ knúsari. Literally "heart hugger/embracer".

Noun edit

hjartaknúsari m

  1. a heartthrob, i.e. a male celebrity who gives off a sentimental and loving image, and who is adored by fans
    • Justin Bie­ber vill vera þekkt­ur fyr­ir annað og meira en að vera hjar­ta­knús­ari.[1]
      Justin Bieber wants to be known for being more than just a heartthrob.

Declension edit