buzzkill en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbʌzkɪl/ (General-American)
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, slang) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
- (idiomatic, slang) A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buzzkills | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
party-pooper · dampener (something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event) · wet blanket · killjoy
Translations (3)
pt estraga-prazeres (someone who spoils an event) · de Spaßbremse (someone who spoils an event) · de Spielverderber (someone who spoils an event)