killjoy
/'kildʤɔi/
Definition
Noun: A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment or pleasure of others, often by being overly serious, critical, or disapproving.
Usage
A "killjoy" is used to describe someone whose actions, words, or attitude ruin a fun, relaxed, or celebratory atmosphere for others. It is a critical term, implying the person is being unnecessarily negative or restrictive.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to play the killjoy": To act in a way that deliberately dampens others' enjoyment.
- I hate to play the killjoy, but we really need to discuss the budget for this project.
Variants and Related Words
- Spoilsport (noun): A direct synonym for killjoy, with a very similar meaning.
- He's a real spoilsport who never wants to join in the games.
- Wet blanket (noun, informal): An idiom with an identical meaning to killjoy.
- She was a wet blanket, complaining about the music all night.
Synonyms
- Spoilsport
- Party pooper (informal)
- Wet blanket (informal)
- Grinch (informal, especially related to holidays)
Antonyms
- Life of the party
- Enthusiast
- Reveler
Related Idioms
- To be a wet blanket: To be a killjoy; to dampen enthusiasm or fun.
- Don't be a wet blanket—come and dance with us!
Noun
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someone who spoils the pleasure of others
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