Killjoy: meaning, definitions and examples
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killjoy
[ ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ ]
personality trait
A person who spoils other people's enjoyment or pleasure, especially by being negative or critical.
Synonyms
party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket
Examples of usage
- He's such a killjoy, always finding something wrong with everything.
- Don't be a killjoy, let's just enjoy the party.
game
In some video games, a character who specializes in hindering the progress or enjoyment of the opposing team.
Synonyms
disruptor, saboteur, troublemaker
Examples of usage
- The enemy team's killjoy kept destroying our equipment.
Translations
Translations of the word "killjoy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estraga-prazer
🇮🇳 मज़े को ख़राब करने वाला
🇩🇪 Spaßverderber
🇮🇩 perusak kesenangan
🇺🇦 порушник веселощів
🇵🇱 psuj zabawy
🇯🇵 楽しみを壊す人
🇫🇷 rabat-joie
🇪🇸 aguafiestas
🇹🇷 keyif kaçıran
🇰🇷 흥을 깨는 사람
🇸🇦 مفسد الفرح
🇨🇿 kazisvět
🇸🇰 kazisvet
🇨🇳 扫兴的人
🇸🇮 uničevalec veselja
🇮🇸 skemmtikvöl
🇰🇿 көңілсіз
🇬🇪 ხალისის დამქვეითებელი
🇦🇿 əyləncə pozucusu
🇲🇽 aguafiestas
Word origin
The term 'killjoy' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'kill' (meaning to destroy) and 'joy' (meaning happiness or pleasure). It was initially used to describe a person who destroys the joy or pleasure of others. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to a character in video games who hinders the progress or enjoyment of others.