buzzkill

English

Etymology

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

Noun

buzzkill (plural buzzkills)

  1. (slang) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
  2. (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 (person), party-pooper (person); see also Thesaurus:spoilsport
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