Buzzkill

usgb/ˈbʌz.kɪl/
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.
Visual representation of "buzzkill" - A person or thing that has a negative effect on fun or enjoyment.

Usage tips

Informal

party buzzkill,social buzzkill,mood buzzkill

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Metaphor

Think of a buzzkill as something that 'kills' the excitement.

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At the party, the unexpected rules were a buzzkill.
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Emotional

Using buzzkill can express frustration when expectations are not met.

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Finding out about the cancellation was a total buzzkill.
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Context

Use buzzkill in casual conversations to emphasize disappointment.

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His comments about the film were a buzzkill.
Visual representation of the word "Buzzkill"

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