Killjoy ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Killjoy ( noun )

A person or thing that ruins the enjoyment of others.

Origin:

The term "killjoy" originated in the early 20th century and is a combination of the words "kill" and "joy". it refers to a person or thing that ruins the enjoyment of others.

Examples:

  1. The party was going great until the killjoys arrived and started complaining about the noise.
  2. The boss"s constant criticism was a real killjoy for the team"s morale.
  3. She was determined not to let her ex-boyfriend's negative comments be a killjoy on her special day.
  4. He was such a killjoy, always finding fault with everything.
  5. The rainy weather was a killjoy on their plans for a picnic.

(As a verb)

Killjoy ( verb )

To ruin the enjoyment of others.

Origin:

The term "killjoy" originated in the early 20th century and is a combination of the words "kill" and "joy". it refers to the act of ruining the enjoyment of others.

Examples:

  1. He killed the joy of the party with his negative attitude.
  2. His constant criticism killed the team's joy.
  3. She refused to let her ex-boyfriend kill her joy on her special day.
  4. He killed the joy of the trip by complaining the whole time.
  5. The rain killed the joy of their picnic plans.
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