doomedswitch

noun
UK /ˈduːmd.swɪtʃ/
US /ˈduːmd.swɪtʃ/

A doomedswitch is a switch that is sure to break or fail.

The old lamp's doomedswitch finally snapped when I flipped it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A switch that is destined to cause trouble when pressed.

Everyone avoided the doomedswitch on the control panel.

3. A person who always seems to make things go wrong.

My cousin is a real doomedswitch at every party.

4. A final, irreversible choice that cannot be undone.

Signing the contract was the doomedswitch for their friendship.