party pooper

or par·ty-poop·er

[ pahr-tee poo-per ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a person who does not have the interest or vitality to participate actively in a party or other social activity and whose mood, attitude, or personality lessens others' enjoyment; killjoy:

   Don't be a party pooper—have a beer!

2. a person who does not share the opinions, ideas, or enthusiasm of others in a group: I don’t mean to be a party pooper here, but I didn’t find the movie all that funny.

   There are party poopers who say the drop in gas prices won’t last.

   I don’t mean to be a party pooper here, but I didn’t find the movie all that funny.

party pooper

/ ˈpuːpə /

noun

1. informal.
   a person whose behaviour or personality spoils other people's enjoyment

Word History and Origins

Origin of party pooper¹

First recorded in 1940–45; poop ³ + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of party pooper¹

C20: originally US