English Explanatory Dictionary

marplot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.
adj
  1. Ruining a plan, interfering, spoilsport.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːplɒt/ /ˈmɑɹplɑt/

Word forms

marplot marplots more marplot most marplot

Etymology

From mar (“to spoil, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in The Busie Body, by Susanna Centlivre, in 1709. Compare addle-plot.

Synonyms

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

Derived words

marplotry
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