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buzzkill

or buzz kill

[ buhz-kil ]

noun

, Slang.
  1. 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

  1. slang.
    someone or something that stops people from enjoying themselves
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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

Forgive me for being a buzzkill, but unless we can institute a functional vaccine passport system, which appears unlikely, I do not think it is wise to assume that every unmasked individual is fully dosed.

From Time

All across the Internet, headlines are screaming Buzzkill and Marijuana Makes Young Brains Go to Pot.

She then warns Russia to leave Ukraine alone, to which “Putin” replies, "Whoa, hey Capt. Buzzkill!"

Also possibly featuring a woman in a bikini or a woman being a buzzkill.

Condoms help prevent STDs and pregnancy, but they sure are a buzzkill for the adult industry.

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