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Added 10 October 2026

buzzkill

/ˈbʌzkɪl/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about buzzkill at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

Origin

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

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