Spoilsport: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers to someone who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun, usually by refusing to participate or by being negative.

• Don't be a spoilsport; join us on the dance floor
• Tim is such a spoilsport, always complaining about every event

Describes a person who deliberately dampens the spirits of others, often by rejecting fun activities or by being overly serious.

• He’s such a killjoy; he never lets us play loud music
• Stop being a killjoy and just enjoy the party!

Refers to someone who is consistently negative or gloomy, making others feel less enthusiastic or bringing down the mood of a group.

• Stop being such a wet blanket and have some fun
• His constant complaining made him a real wet blanket at the party

A casual term used for someone who disapproves of or refuses to engage in fun activities, typically at social gatherings.

• Don't be a party pooper; come and dance with us
• She left the party early, what a party pooper!