buzzkill
English
Etymology
buzz + kill. See buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”).
Noun
buzzkill (plural buzzkills)
- (slang) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
- (slang) A person who attends a social event and occupies his or her time with unsociable activities.
Synonyms
- (something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event): dampener, killjoy (person), party-pooper (person); see also Thesaurus:spoilsport