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buzzkill.

Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbʌzkɪl/General-American
  1. Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

    idiomatic · slang
  2. A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.

    idiomatic · slang
Where this word comes from

From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.

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