English Explanatory Dictionary

buzzkill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
  2. A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌzkɪl/ En-au-buzzkill.ogg

Word forms

buzzkill buzzkills

Etymology

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

Synonyms

killjoy wet blanket party-pooper dampener
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