Killjoy (Noun)

Meaning

Someone who spoils the pleasure of others.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

• Colloquialism

Examples

• The party was going great until John, the ultimate killjoy, reminded everyone that the noise ordinance was about to be enforced.
• Her sister was a killjoy who always had to point out the potential dangers of every fun activity they wanted to do.
• The health inspector was a killjoy who shut down the food truck festival due to minor infractions.
• As a killjoy, Rachel always had to be the one to remind her friends that they had to get up early for work the next day.
• The strict teacher was a killjoy who never allowed her students to have any fun in class, always focusing on the lesson plan.

Synonyms

• Wet Blanket
• Party Pooper
• Spoilsport

Hypernyms

• Unwelcome Person

Hyponyms

• Worrier
• Worrywart
• Fusspot