Pronunciation: /bʌzkɪl/
noun a person or thing that has a depressing or dispiriting effect
A1 My mom always ruins our fun by being a buzzkill.
A2 The rainy weather was a real buzzkill on our beach day.
B1 I don't want to invite Sarah to the party, she's such a buzzkill.
B2 The strict rules at the concert venue were a buzzkill for the attendees.
C1 The unexpected power outage was a buzzkill during our important presentation.
C2 The cancellation of the flight was a major buzzkill for our vacation plans.
verb None
A1 She buzzkills the party by complaining about the music.
A2 He buzzkills the mood by constantly talking about work.
B1 The negative comments buzzkill the excitement of the event.
B2 His constant criticism buzzkills the team's motivation.
C1 The manager's harsh feedback buzzkills the team's creativity.
C2 Her pessimistic attitude buzzkills the group's enthusiasm for the project.
adjective None
A1 The rain was a real buzzkill for our picnic.
A2 Her negative attitude was such a buzzkill during the party.
B1 The strict rules at the event were a buzzkill for many attendees.
B2 The cancellation of the concert was a major buzzkill for fans.
C1 The unexpected news was a buzzkill to their otherwise perfect day.
C2 The lack of enthusiasm from the team was a buzzkill to their chances of winning.
adverb None
A1 The rain was a buzzkill for our picnic.
A2 Her negative attitude was a buzzkill during the team meeting.
B1 The power outage was a buzzkill for the concert attendees.
B2 The strict dress code was a buzzkill for those who wanted to express themselves.
C1 The constant criticism from the boss was a buzzkill for employee morale.
C2 The cancellation of the event at the last minute was a buzzkill for everyone who had been looking forward to it.
pronoun None
A1 My friend is a buzzkill because he always ruins the fun.
A2 She can be such a buzzkill when she starts complaining about everything.
B1 The rain was a real buzzkill on our picnic plans.
B2 His negative attitude was a buzzkill for the team morale.
C1 The strict rules at the party were a buzzkill for the guests.
C2 The cancellation of the concert was a major buzzkill for the fans.
preposition None
A1 The rainy weather was a buzzkill for our picnic.
A2 His negative attitude was a buzzkill during the party.
B1 The strict rules at the event were a buzzkill for the attendees.
B2 The power outage was a buzzkill for the concertgoers.
C1 The cancellation of the trip was a buzzkill for everyone involved.
C2 The unexpected expenses were a buzzkill for their vacation plans.
conjunction None
A1 I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. Buzzkill.
A2 We were having a great time at the party until someone brought up politics. Buzzkill.
B1 The movie was supposed to be a comedy, but the jokes fell flat. Buzzkill.
B2 The concert was amazing until the lead singer forgot the lyrics. Buzzkill.
C1 The vacation was going smoothly until our flight got canceled. Buzzkill.
C2 The business deal seemed promising, but legal issues turned it into a buzzkill.
interjection None
A1 Oh no, I forgot my umbrella! Buzzkill.
A2 I was so excited for the party, but then my friend canceled last minute. Buzzkill.
B1 I was really looking forward to my vacation, but then my flight got delayed. Buzzkill.
B2 I finally saved enough money to buy a new laptop, but then it went on sale the next day. Buzzkill.
C1 I thought I aced the job interview, but then they told me they went with someone else. Buzzkill.
C2 I was on track to break the record, but then I got injured during the race. Buzzkill.
article None
A1 My friend always cancels our plans at the last minute, what a buzzkill!
A2 The rainy weather was a real buzzkill for our beach day.
B1 The strict dress code at the party was a bit of a buzzkill for some guests.
B2 The unexpected power outage was a major buzzkill during our movie night.
C1 The constant negativity from the team leader was a buzzkill for the project's morale.
C2 The lack of funding proved to be the ultimate buzzkill for the ambitious startup.
formal The new regulations proved to be a buzzkill for the company's expansion plans.
informal Don't be such a buzzkill, let's just enjoy the party.
slang She's always such a buzzkill, never wanting to do anything fun.
figurative His negative attitude was a real buzzkill on the team's morale.
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