unfortunateswitch
nounUK /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət swɪtʃ/
US /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət swɪtʃ/
A switch that is unlucky or causes bad things to happen.
The unfortunateswitch broke just as we needed it most.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who always seems to have bad luck.
Poor Tom is such an unfortunateswitch; nothing ever goes his way.
3. A change of plans that turns out badly.
The sudden unfortunateswitch in the schedule ruined our trip.
4. A magical switch that brings bad luck when touched.
The old tale warns of an unfortunateswitch hidden in the tower.