KILLJOY


Meaning of KILLJOY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɪldʒɔɪ ]

( killjoys)

If you call someone a killjoy , you are critical of them because they stop other people from enjoying themselves, often by reminding them of something unpleasant.

Don’t be such a killjoy!...

= spoilsport

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

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