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Buzzkill
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a person or thing that ruins the enjoyment, excitement, or positive mood of a situation
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
buzzkills
What does "buzzkill" mean in slang?
The term "buzzkill" refers to a person, comment, or situation that ruins a fun, exciting, or positive mood. The structure combines "buzz" (a feeling of excitement or energy) with "kill" (to stop or destroy). It is commonly used in informal speech to describe someone who brings negativity, seriousness, or bad news into a light or enjoyable moment.
Examples
Don't be a buzzkill; join us on the dance floor!
