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spoilsport

[spoil-spawrt, -spohrt] / ˈspɔɪlˌspɔrt, -ˌspoʊrt /




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For days, northern California newspapers kicked around fierce, spoilsport claims.

From Seattle Times Feb. 8, 2024

Never mind the spoilsport who defines college as “those magical seven years between high school and your first warehouse job.”

From Washington Post Apr. 19, 2023

Just as investors were starting to get more confident about a soft landing for the world's largest economy, with strong jobs growth and cooling inflation, China is playing spoilsport.

From Reuters Aug. 15, 2022

The couple had planned a lavish wedding in April, but then the pandemic played spoilsport.

From BBC Oct. 31, 2020

“Boys,” said Mr. Weasley under his breath, “I don’t want you betting. That’s all your savings. Your mother —” “Don’t be a spoilsport, Arthur!” boomed Ludo Bagman, rattling his pockets excitedly.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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