buzzkill

== English == === Etymology === From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) +‎ kill. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbʌzkɪl/ === Noun === buzzkill (plural buzzkills) (slang, idiomatic) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event. (slang, idiomatic) A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities. ==== Synonyms ==== (something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event): dampener, killjoy, wet blanket, (person), party-pooper (person); see also Thesaurus:spoilsport ==== Translations ====