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killjoy

/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/

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noun

/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который портит удовольствие или радость других, часто из-за чрезмерной серьёзности или критичности.

A noun referring to a person who spoils the enjoyment or pleasure of others, often by being overly serious or critical.

  1. Person who spoils enjoymentB2informal

    Someone who intentionally or unintentionally ruins the fun or pleasure of others, often by being overly serious or disapproving.

    ruЗануда

    • Don't invite him; he's such a killjoy at parties.
    • She told everyone to be quiet during the game, acting like a total killjoy.
    • He complained about the music volume, making him the killjoy of the evening.
    • The teacher's sudden announcement about homework really made her a killjoy.

    Synonymsgrouchparty poopersourpussspoilsportwet blanket

    Antonymsentertainergadflyjokerprankstersportwag

Forms
  • killjoys plural form
  • killjoys' possessive plural form
  • killjoy's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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