English noun: killjoy | |||
1. | killjoy (person) someone who spoils the pleasure of others | ||
Synonyms | party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket | ||
Broader (hypernym) | persona non grata, unwelcome person | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fuss-budget, fusspot, worrier, worrywart | ||
Domain usage | colloquialism | ||