buzzkill
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buzzkill
- /ˈbʌzkɪl/ US
Where it comes from
From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.
noun buzzkills
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Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
Similar: dampener
- A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.
Similar: killjoy, wet blanket, party-pooper
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noun
Similar: killjoy, wet blanket, party-pooper
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noun someone who spoils an event
| Português | estraga-prazeres |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Spielverderber, Spaßbremse |
Talk about this word "buzzkill." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/buzzkill. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. buzzkill. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/buzzkill "buzzkill." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/buzzkill.Cite this
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title = {buzzkill},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/buzzkill},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
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