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Spoilsport

//ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a spoilsport.

    "It may seem somewhat spoilsport to focus in on this negative after another important victory but to ignore it would be delusion. Southgate will not be letting it escape his attention."

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.

    "I know I am a sad spoilsport, but it would make me wretched."

  2. 2
    someone who spoils the pleasure of others wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the verbal expression spoil sport (“ruin the amusement”).

Etymology 2

From the verbal expression spoil sport (“ruin the amusement”).

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