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killjoy

[kil-joi] / ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ /


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The question haunts Juicy as he tries to turn his pout into a smile for the guests and not be the killjoy his stepfather accuses him of being.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

But in truth, on any one day, in any one place, the weather could be your friend or a killjoy - and that applies to Carbondale, too.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024

But travelers — and I’m sorry to be a killjoy — should beware: Those seemingly cheap plane tickets or hotel rooms advertised online may be a trap to make you spend more than anticipated.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Such hope would be a priceless perk for the new owner, who could garner instant credibility simply for not being an obstinate killjoy.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2023

Sheed, always a killjoy, said, “You’re not from Logan County.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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