buzzkill

English

Etymology

buzz +‎ kill. See buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

buzzkill (plural buzzkills)

(slang) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
(slang) A person who attends a social event and occupies his or her time with unsociable activities.

Synonyms

(something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event): dampener, killjoy, wet blanket, (person), party-pooper (person); see also Thesaurus:spoilsport

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