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 ==== Related terms ==== hryggbrot hryggbrotinn