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buzzkill

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌzkɪl/

The English word “buzzkill” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
  2. A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.

Etymology

From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.

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