party pooper

noun

party poop·​er -ˈpü-pər 

: a person who refuses to join in the fun of a party

broadly : one who refuses to go along with everyone else

Synonyms

• drag
• grinch
• killjoy
• spoilsport
• wet blanket

Examples of party pooper in a Sentence

Don't be such a party pooper!

a party pooper who insisted they turn the music down

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite his literal change of heart, the Grinch continues to symbolize holiday party poopers everywhere. —Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024

Mosquitoes are, in fact, hellish little bugs that take the gold for summer’s biggest party poopers. —Katie Camero, SELF, 25 July 2024

Mearsheimer was a party pooper, defying what seemed to be common sense. —Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2010

If a particular segment goes over your head, just wait for the next one; who but the most humorless party pooper wouldn’t enjoy watching mental-health professionals diagnose comedians, including Mulaney, based on clips of their standup specials? —Judy Berman, TIME, 10 May 2024

Today’s groups are... Yellow group — party pooper Green group — musical sections Blue group — bit of liquid Purple group — vegetable homophones What Are Today’s Connections Answers? Spoiler alert! —Kris Holt, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024

Whatever, party pooper! —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022

Talk about a party pooper. —Forrest Brown, CNN, 19 Feb. 2023

The year 2020 is a party pooper. —Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 28 July 2020

Word History

Etymology

poop entry 1 + -er

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

party pooper

noun

party poop·​er -ˈpü-pər 

: one who spoils the pleasure of others especially at a party : killjoy