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buzzkill
or buzz kill
[ buhz-kil ]
noun
, Slang.
- a person or thing that spoils the mood or the pleasure of others:
Enforcement of strict park rules could be a buzzkill for concertgoers.
buzzkill
/ ˈbʌzˌkɪlə; ˈbʌzˌkɪl /
noun
- slang.someone or something that stops people from enjoying themselves
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Word History and Origins
Origin of buzzkill1
First recorded in 1990–95; buzz ( def ) (in the sense “feeling of excitement”) + kill 1( def ) (in the sense “to spoil”)
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Example Sentences
All across the Internet, headlines are screaming Buzzkill and Marijuana Makes Young Brains Go to Pot.
From The Daily Beast
She then warns Russia to leave Ukraine alone, to which “Putin” replies, "Whoa, hey Capt. Buzzkill!"
From The Daily Beast
Also possibly featuring a woman in a bikini or a woman being a buzzkill.
From The Daily Beast
Condoms help prevent STDs and pregnancy, but they sure are a buzzkill for the adult industry.
From The Daily Beast
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