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Buzzkill
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Buzzkill
/ˈbʌzkɪl/
noun, slang
noun, slang
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Moderate
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College level
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Noun
1
Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
idiomatic, slang
2
A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.
idiomatic, slang
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killjoy
spoilsport
wet blanket
dampener
downer
downers
Antonyms
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quick energizer
cheerleader
joybringer
life of the party
Etymology
From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.
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