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spoilsportism

spoilsportism noun: the behaviour of a spoilsport, putting an end to the fun of others.

Noun

spoilsportism (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The behaviour of a spoilsport, putting an end to the fun of others.
    Synonyms:
    marplotry

Synonyms of spoilsportism

Origin of spoilsportism

From spoilsport + -ism.

Questions about spoilsportism

What does spoilsportism mean?
Spoilsportism means the behaviour of a spoilsport, putting an end to the fun of others.
What part of speech is spoilsportism?
Spoilsportism is a noun.

Words near spoilsportism in the dictionary

  1. spoilsmen
  2. spoilsmonger
  3. spoilsmongers
  4. spoilsome
  5. spoilsport
  6. spoilsportism
  7. spoilsports
  8. spoilt
  9. spoilt for choice
  10. spoilt somebody rotten
  11. spoilt someone rotten

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