NOUN | person | killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket, party pooper | someone who spoils the pleasure of others |
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Sounds | kih'ljhoy | |
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Rhymes | enjoy ... joy: 3 rhymes with jhoy... |
Meaning | someone who spoils the pleasure of others. | |
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Synonyms | spoilsport, wet blanket, party pooper | |
Narrower | worrier, fuss-budget, fusspot, worrywart | thinks about unfortunate / unfortunate things that might happen / happen / happen / happen |
Broader | unwelcome person, persona non grata | A person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome |
Usage of | colloquialism | A colloquial expression |
Spanish | aguafiestas, cenizo, gafe | |
Catalan | aixafaguitarres, esgarriacries |
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