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- [spoil-spawrt, -spohrt]
- /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔrt, -ˌspoʊrt/
- /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/
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- [spoil-spawrt, -spohrt]
- /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔrt, -ˌspoʊrt/
Definitions of spoilsport word
- noun spoilsport a person whose selfish or unsportsmanlike attitudes or actions spoil the pleasure of others, as in a game or social gathering. 1
- noun spoilsport person who ruins others' fun 1
- countable noun spoilsport If you say that someone is a spoilsport, you mean that they are behaving in a way that ruins other people's pleasure or enjoyment. 0
- noun spoilsport a person who spoils the pleasure of other people by his or her actions or attitudes 0
- noun spoilsport a person who behaves in such a way as to ruin the pleasure of others 0
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Origin of spoilsport
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; from phrase spoil the sport
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Parts of speech for Spoilsport
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
spoilsport popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
spoilsport usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spoilsport
noun spoilsport
- 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.
- dampener — to make damp; moisten: to dampen a sponge.
- killjoy — a person who spoils the joy or pleasure of others; spoilsport.
- moaner — One who moans.
Antonyms for spoilsport
noun spoilsport
- 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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