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buzzkill

/ˈbʌz.kɪl/

Translations

buzzkillnoun

/ˈbʌz.kɪl/

Informal; countable.

rabat-joiePersonne qui gâche l’ambiance ou l’enthousiasme; familier.

Don't invite Tom if you want a fun night—he can be such a buzzkill.

N’invite pas Tom si tu veux passer une bonne soirée : il peut être un vrai rabat-joie.

casse-ambianceChose ou événement qui casse l’ambiance, l’élan ou le plaisir; familier.

The sudden rain was a real buzzkill for the picnic.

La pluie soudaine a vraiment été un casse-ambiance pour le pique-nique.

Synonyms

party pooper

fun sponge

wet blanket

Antonyms

party starter

mood lifter

buzzkilladjective

Used attributively, usually in informal contexts.

plombantQui casse l’ambiance ou fait retomber l’enthousiasme; familier.

The buzzkill announcement ended the party atmosphere.

L’annonce plombante a mis fin à l’ambiance de fête.

buzzkillnoun

A person who spoils other people's enjoyment by being dull, negative, or excessively serious.

Don't invite Tom if you want a fun night—he can be such a buzzkill.

Something that ruins the excitement, pleasure, or mood of a situation.

The sudden rain was a real buzzkill for the picnic.

buzzkilladjective

Causing the excitement or enjoyment of something to fade; disappointing or mood-killing.

The buzzkill announcement ended the party atmosphere.