rollercoaster

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Adjective

[edit] English

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• roller coaster
• roller-coaster

[edit] Noun

rollercoaster (plural rollercoasters)

1. An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises and falls and twists and turns
2. (by extension) Any situation in which there are violent changes in status

   Our relationship was quite a roller coaster. Finally, I had enough of it and left her.

   The stock market has been quite the roller coaster in the last few weeks.

[edit] Synonyms

• big dipper
• switchback
• (situation in which there are violent changes in status): merry-go-round, ride, saga, seesaw, soap opera, stir, yo-yo

[edit] Translations

[edit] Adjective

rollercoaster (not comparable)

1. Of or like a rollercoaster.

   Life with him was a rollercoaster ride.