Synonyms for killjoy
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kil-joi |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ |
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Définition of killjoy
Origin :- also kill-joy, 1776, from kill (v.) + joy. Formerly used with other stems (cf. kill-courtesy "boorish person," kill-cow "bully, big man," etc.).
- noun spoilsport
- Some of you do not like to be reminded of it, and think it a killjoy.
- Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren
- Allan, I don't want to be a killjoy, but you asked for my advice.
- Extract from : « The Black Fawn » by James Arthur Kjelgaard
- I did not wish to be a killjoy and a marplot, or I would have forbidden Fred to touch a foot-ball after he entered college.
- Extract from : « The Opinions of a Philosopher » by Robert Grant
- I dont want to be shown up as a fraid cat and a killjoy, cried Jessie.
- Extract from : « The Campfire Girls on Station Island » by Margaret Penrose
- However, I did my utmost to bear a cheerful and contented mien, for killjoy is but a poor friend.
- Extract from : « The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane » by Frank Barrett
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