HyperDic: killjoy

English > 1 sense of the word killjoy:
NOUNperson killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket, party poopersomeone who spoils the pleasure of others
killjoy > pronunciation
Soundskih'ljhoy
Rhymesenjoy ... joy: 3 rhymes with jhoy...
English > killjoy: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who spoils the pleasure of others.
Synonymsspoilsport, wet blanket, party pooper
Narrowerworrier, fuss-budget, fusspot, worrywartthinks about unfortunate / unfortunate things that might happen / happen / happen / happen
Broaderunwelcome person, persona non grataA person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishaguafiestas, cenizo, gafe
Catalanaixafaguitarres, esgarriacries

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