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fun sponge en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Suggesting that such a person, etc. would suck up the fun as a sponge sucks up water.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, endearing, figuratively, informal, mildly, usually) Someone who or something that takes the fun out of life; a killjoy.

Forms

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fun sponges Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

buzzkill · killjoy · spoilsport