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buzzkill

US/ˈbʌzkɪl/

buzzkill noun: something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

Noun

buzzkill (plural buzzkills)

  1. (idiomatic, slang) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
    Synonyms:
    dampener
  2. (idiomatic, slang) A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.

buzzkill meaning in Tamil

buzzkill in Tamil

நீங்கள் சொல்வது சரிதான்

Synonyms of buzzkill

Forms of buzzkill

pluralbuzzkills

Origin of buzzkill

From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.

Questions about buzzkill

What does buzzkill mean?
Buzzkill means something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
What is buzzkill in Tamil?
Buzzkill in Tamil is நீங்கள் சொல்வது சரிதான். See Buzzkill meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is buzzkill?
Buzzkill is a noun.
How do you pronounce buzzkill?
Buzzkill is pronounced /ˈbʌzkɪl/ (US).
What is the plural of buzzkill?
The plural of buzzkill is buzzkills.

Words near buzzkill in the dictionary

  1. buzzing in
  2. buzzing off
  3. buzzing up
  4. buzzingly
  5. buzzings
  6. buzzkill
  7. buzzkiller
  8. buzzkillers
  9. buzzkills
  10. buzzle
  11. buzzled

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