spoilsport
Definition
Noun: A person whose actions or attitude ruin the enjoyment or fun of others; a killjoy.
Usage
A "spoilsport" is someone who deliberately or through their negative behavior stops others from having fun. This term is used to criticize a person for being overly serious, strict, or disapproving in a social or recreational situation.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- To play the spoilsport: To act in the manner of a spoilsport.
- I hate to play the spoilsport, but we really need to start cleaning up.
Variants and Related Words
- Killjoy (noun): A very close synonym for spoilsport.
- Wet blanket (noun, informal): An idiom with a very similar meaning to spoilsport.
- Party pooper (noun, informal): A very informal synonym, specifically for someone who ruins a party or festive mood.
Synonyms
- Killjoy
- Wet blanket (idiom)
- Party pooper (informal)
- Stick-in-the-mud (informal)
Antonyms
- Life of the party
- Enthusiast
Related Idioms
- To be a wet blanket: To be someone who dampens enthusiasm or fun.
- She didn't want to be a wet blanket, so she smiled through the boring speech.
Noun
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someone who spoils the pleasure of others
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