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killjoy

UK
/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/
US
/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/

Translations

killjoynoun
killjoys
pl
UK
/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/
US
/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/
Everyone was having a great time at the party until a killjoy complained about the noise.
Tout le monde s’amusait beaucoup à la fête jusqu’à ce qu’un rabat-joie se plaigne du bruit.
Synonyms
wet blanket
party pooper
gloomy person
buzzkill
spoilsport
killjoyadjective
more killjoy
Comp.
most killjoy
Super.
UK
/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/
US
/ˈkɪl.dʒɔɪ/
Used attributively before nouns to describe something or someone that dampens enjoyment.
rabat-joieInvariable. S’emploie surtout avant un nom ou après un verbe copule pour dire « qui gâche l’ambiance / le plaisir ».
His killjoy attitude ruined the festive mood.
Son attitude rabat-joie a gâché l’ambiance festive.
Synonyms
joy-killing
spoilsportish
party-pooping
wet-blanket
joyless
dour
sour
gloomy
fun-spoiling

Definitions

killjoynoun
A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others.
Everyone was having a great time at the party until a killjoy complained about the noise.
killjoyadjective
Tending to spoil the pleasure or enthusiasm of others; joy-dampening.
His killjoy attitude ruined the festive mood.
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