BUZZKILL

Etymology

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 (person), party-pooper (person); see also spoilsport

Source: Wiktionary



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