Spoilsport
(noun)
- A person who ruins the fun or enjoyment of others, often by being excessively critical or by not participating in a group activity.
- A person who is excessively critical and tends to spoil the fun and enjoyment of others.
Origin:
The word "spoilsport" is a combination of the words "spoil" and "sport", it refers to a person who ruins the fun or enjoyment of others, often by being excessively critical or by not participating in a group activity.
Examples:
- He was always a spoilsport, always finding something to complain about.
- She was such a spoilsport, she never wanted to join in on the fun.
- He ruined the game for everyone by being a spoilsport.
- The spoilsport is the one person that no one wants to invite to their party.
- The spoilsport's attitude was a real mood-killer.