English edit

Etymology edit

heart +‎ stopper

Noun edit

heartstopper (plural heartstoppers)

  1. (informal) Something highly exciting.
    • 2007 July 13, The New York Times, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times[1]:
      One, “I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You,” was a heartstopper in the film “Garden State.”