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spoilsport

nounmasculine/femininecoloquial/dɨʒ.ˈmɐ̃.ʃɐ pɾɐ.ˈze.ɾɨʃ/medium

des·man·cha-·pra·ze·res

Definition

A person who spoils the enjoyment or pleasure of others.
Don't be such a spoilsport, come and join the game!
He's a real spoilsport, always complaining about the music.

Etymology

Composto do verbo 'desmanchar' (estragar, desfazer) + 'prazeres' (prazeres).

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