Definition of BUZZKILL

buzzkill

Plural: buzzkills

Noun

  • Something that—or someone who—spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
  • A person who attends a social event and occupies his or her time with unsociable activities.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

dampener, killjoy, party-pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket

Scrabble Score: 32

buzzkill: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
buzzkill: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
buzzkill: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 36

buzzkill: valid Words With Friends Word