Definition
buzzkill
noun
- a person or thing that spoils the mood or fun of a social situation or event
Usage: informal; common in spoken English and social contexts
Examples
- His constant complaints about the weather were a total buzzkill at the beach party.
- Don't be a buzzkill—just relax and have fun with us.
- The surprise announcement that the concert was cancelled was a major buzzkill.
- She's not trying to be a buzzkill; she just worries about safety.
- Bringing up work drama at a celebration is such a buzzkill.
- The power outage was a buzzkill for the entire evening.