Definitions for kill-joy

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

kill′-joy`(n.)

or kill′joy`

  1. a person who spoils the joy or pleasure of others; spoilsport.

Origin of kill-joy:

1770–80

Webster Dictionary

  1. Kill-joy(noun)

    one who causes gloom or grief; a dispiriting person


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