party pooper

Example Sentences

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“Maybe there are ways not to be a party pooper, but to still have something pretty in the sky to look at, and not cause a big amount of pollution,” she said.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Ricci: So, I always joke that I identify as a party pooper and a contrarian.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The wannabe party pooper finally emerged last week at the Washington Post in an opinion column headlined, "Real people don't care about George Santos."

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2023

And, of course, the main party pooper is inflation.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

“Don’t be such a party pooper, Albie. Who knows? Maybe you’ll end up being treasurer just like me, huh?”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff