Buzzkill
noun
A person or thing that has a negative effect on fun or enjoyment.
His constant complaints made him a real buzzkill at the party.
Usage tips
Informal
party buzzkill,social buzzkill,mood buzzkill
noun
A person or thing that has a negative effect on fun or enjoyment.
His constant complaints made him a real buzzkill at the party.
Usage tips
Informal
party buzzkill,social buzzkill,mood buzzkill
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Think of a buzzkill as something that 'kills' the excitement.
At the party, the unexpected rules were a buzzkill.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional
Using buzzkill can express frustration when expectations are not met.
Finding out about the cancellation was a total buzzkill.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Use buzzkill in casual conversations to emphasize disappointment.
His comments about the film were a buzzkill.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Think of a buzzkill as something that 'kills' the excitement.
At the party, the unexpected rules were a buzzkill.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional
Using buzzkill can express frustration when expectations are not met.
Finding out about the cancellation was a total buzzkill.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Use buzzkill in casual conversations to emphasize disappointment.
His comments about the film were a buzzkill.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Think of a buzzkill as something that 'kills' the excitement.
At the party, the unexpected rules were a buzzkill.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional
Using buzzkill can express frustration when expectations are not met.
Finding out about the cancellation was a total buzzkill.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Use buzzkill in casual conversations to emphasize disappointment.
His comments about the film were a buzzkill.
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