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Meaning of party pooper | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One who dampens fun; especially, one who declines to participate in or enjoy a party or some other group activity; one who does not agree with the opinions of a group.

informal

Equivalents

עברית עוכר שמחה

Examples

“Call⟳ me anti-social, call⟳ me a holiday-hater, call⟳ me Scrooge, call⟳ me a party-pooper—call⟳ me anything, but please⟳ don't call⟳ me about a party you're giving because I won't come⟳.”
“Still, it's not something that any country can easily walk⟳ away from—not even a Bush administration that has made a habit of being the party pooper in international forums.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

party popper party potatoes party powder party puffer party ring party sausage roll

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