Definition of SPOILSPORT

spoilsport

Meanings

Plural: spoilsports

Noun

  • someone who spoils the pleasure of others
  • Someone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.

Adj

  • Like a spoilsport.

Origin / Etymology

From the verbal expression spoil sport (“ruin the amusement”).

Synonyms

buzzkill, cold fish, dampener, downer, fun sponge, grinch, joy killer, killjoy, miserabilist, party pooper, spoilsport, stick in the mud, wet blanket, wet rag

Antonyms

life and soul of the party, life of the party, live wire, party animal

Scrabble Score: 14

spoilsport is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
spoilsport is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
spoilsport is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

spoilsport is a valid Words With Friends word