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
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preposition
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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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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