Killjoy

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ/

Definitions of killjoy

noun a person who spoils the enjoyment of others, typically by being disapproving or overly serious

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is such a killjoy when he doesn't want to play with me.

A2 She always complains about the weather, she's such a killjoy.

B1 The teacher was seen as a killjoy by the students for giving them extra homework.

B2 Don't be a killjoy and let us have some fun at the party.

C1 His constant negativity and criticism make him a real killjoy in social situations.

C2 The manager's strict rules and regulations were viewed as killjoy by the employees.

Examples of killjoy in a Sentence

formal The teacher was seen as a killjoy by the students because she always enforced strict rules.

informal Don't be such a killjoy and come join us for the party!

slang She's such a buzzkill, always being a killjoy at every gathering.

figurative His negative attitude was like a killjoy, sucking the energy out of the room.

Grammatical Forms of killjoy

• past tense: killjoyed
• plural: killjoys
• comparative: more killjoy
• superlative: most killjoy
• present tense: killjoy
• future tense: will killjoy
• perfect tense: have killjoyed
• continuous tense: is killjoying
• singular: killjoy
• positive degree: killjoy
• infinitive: to killjoy
• gerund: killjoying
• participle: killjoyed

Origin and Evolution of killjoy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'killjoy' originated from the combination of 'kill' meaning to cause the death of, and 'joy' meaning a feeling of great pleasure or happiness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who ruins the joy or pleasure of others, the term 'killjoy' has evolved to also refer to a person who dampens the mood or enthusiasm of a group or situation.