buzzkill
(slang, idiomatic) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
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Screenthrill, more like Buzzkill
Jimmy Kimmel showed no signs of retreating from roasting Donald and Melania Trump as he jabbed the 'buzzkill' FLOTUS.
Late-night comedian escalates feud with 'buzzkill' Melania Trump www.rawstory.com/melania-trum...
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(slang, idiomatic) Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
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(slang, idiomatic) A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.
“Screenthrill, more like Buzzkill”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Jimmy Kimmel showed no signs of retreating from roasting Donald and Melania Trump as he jabbed the 'buzzkill' FLOTUS.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Late-night comedian escalates feud with 'buzzkill' Melania Trump www.rawstory.com/melania-trum...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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