Spoilsport (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who spoils the pleasure of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- My little brother was such a spoilsport, always revealing the surprise party plans to the birthday person before the big day.
- The teacher was a spoilsport for stopping the water balloon fight on the last day of school.
- My mother was a spoilsport for not letting me stay up late to watch the concert on television.
- He was a spoilsport for complaining about the noise and getting the music turned down at the party.
- Samantha was a spoilsport for telling the principal about the secret hangout spot in the woods.