When someone playing a boardgame cannot win, but is in a position to determine who does. Someone who, instead of trying to win, helps an opponent win.
Even though Kris lost that game of Risk, she played kingmaker by helping Joe defeat me.
by Mike Yarram March 25, 2007
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Someone or a politician who brings leaders to power through the exercise of political influence, they're extremely corrupt and manipulative that they're responsible for the leader's downfall.
Kingmaker: I decided, to make you the 47th president of the United States.
President: Thank you, I hoper America will be great for the next 4 years.
*4 years*
One of the U.S. Senators: I decided to impeach the President's kingmaker for abuse of power!
Kingmaker: Oh fuck... *impeached*
by Karma will get you! March 8, 2022
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An alcoholic shot consisting of 50% vodka and 50% red Amp energy drink served in a double shot glass.
Dude, I was downing Kingmakers at that party last night and it kept me wired until 8:30 this morning!

I totally had three heart attacks from the Kingmakers I was drinking.
by Aus Haus January 23, 2009
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