14 English Synonyms for KILLJOY

Definition: 1. Someone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.

There are 2 definitions of the word spoilsport

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Definition: 1. A grouch or killjoy.

There are 2 definitions of the word grinch

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Definition: 1. (slang) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

There are 2 definitions of the word buzzkill

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Definition: 1. One who is unhappy, or extols being miserable as a virtue; a philosopher of pessimism.

There are 2 definitions of the word miserabilist

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Definition: 1. A device that moistens or dampens something.

There are 2 definitions of the word dampener

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Definition: 1. (informal) One who dampens fun; especially, one who declines to participate in or enjoy a party or some other group activity; one who does not agree with the opinions of a group.

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

There are 3 definitions of the word wet blanket

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Definition: 1. (obsolete) A lout or similar disruptive person.

There are 4 definitions of the word wowser

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Definition: 1. A livestock animal that has collapsed.

There are 6 definitions of the word downer

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic, pejorative) A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper.

There are 2 definitions of the word stick in the mud

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Definition: 1. (figurative, informal, derogatory) Someone who or something that takes the fun out of life; a killjoy.

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Definition: 1. killjoy (Someone or something that hinders fun.)

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Definition: 1. (Irish, Northern England) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

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Definition: 1. (informal) A metaphorical police force imagined to prevent others from having fun.

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