strikebreaker strikebreaker {n.} One who takes the place of workers on strike or one who recruits such people. The striking workers threw rotten eggs at the strikebreakers. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment