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marplot.

Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɑːplɒt/UK/ˈmɑɹplɑt/General-American
  1. Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

Where this word comes from

From mar (“to spoil, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in The Busie Body, by Susanna Centlivre, in 1709. Compare addle-plot.

adj/ˈmɑːplɒt/UK/ˈmɑɹplɑt/General-American
  1. Ruining a plan, interfering, spoilsport.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From mar (“to spoil, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in The Busie Body, by Susanna Centlivre, in 1709. Compare addle-plot.

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