crepehanger

[ kreyp-hang-er ]
/ ˈkreɪpˌhæŋ ər /

noun

Origin of crepehanger

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; crepe + hanger

Definition for crepehanger (2 of 2)

crapehanger

or crepe·hang·er

[ kreyp-hang-er ]
/ ˈkreɪpˌhæŋ ər /

noun

a person who sees the gloomy side of things; pessimist.

Origin of crapehanger

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; crape + hanger