English Explanatory Dictionary

addle-plot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

Word forms

addle-plot addle-plots addleplot

Etymology

From addle (“to muddle, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in Love for Money by Thomas d'Urfey in 1691. Compare marplot.

Synonyms

spoilsport one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something
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