# buzzkill

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbʌzkɪl/ · frequency rank #65,758

## Definitions
1. Something that or someone who spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
2. A person who attends a social event and occupies their time with unsociable activities.

## Etymology
From buzz (“feeling of energy or excitement”) + kill.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/buzzkill