English Explanatory Dictionary

killjoy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪlˌd͡ʒɔɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-killjoy.wav

Word forms

killjoy killjoys KJ

Etymology

From kill + joy, first attested in 1776.

Synonyms

buzzkill miserabilist dampener party pooper spoilsport fun police

Derived words

killjoyism
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