Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poo-per]
- /ˈpu pər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poo-per]
- /ˈpu pər/
Definitions of party pooper words
- noun party pooper a person who hasn't the interest or vitality to participate actively in a social party and whose mood, attitude, or personality lessens others' enjoyment; killjoy. 1
- noun party pooper killjoy, sb who avoids festivities 1
- countable noun party pooper You describe someone as a party pooper when you think that they spoil other people's fun and their enjoyment of something. 0
- noun party pooper a person whose behaviour or personality spoils other people's enjoyment 0
- noun party pooper person who spoils other people's enjoyment 0
- noun party pooper a spoilsport, esp. one who is too tired or lethargic to participate in the fun of a party 0
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Origin of party pooper
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; poop2 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Party pooper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
party pooper popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
party pooper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for party pooper
noun party pooper
- crepehanger — a person who sees the gloomy side of things; pessimist.
- defeatist — A defeatist is someone who thinks or talks in a way that suggests that they expect to be unsuccessful.
- grinch — a person or thing that spoils or dampens the pleasure of others.
- marplot — a person who mars or defeats a plot, design, or project by meddling.
- naysayer — a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views: Despite a general feeling that things were going well, a few naysayers tried to cast gloom.
Antonyms for party pooper
noun party pooper
- celebrator — to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play.
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