party pooper
Fun-killing sourpuss type
A party pooper is someone who dampens the fun or enthusiasm of a group, either by refusing to participate or by expressing negativity: Don't be such a party pooper—come dance with us.
The term implies mild disapproval of someone who won't get into the spirit of things.
One who discourages others
- buzzkillFun-spoiling person or thing
- Debbie DownerHabitual negativity spreader
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
- stick-in-the-mudOverly cautious traditionalist
sourpuss · grouch · grump · curmudgeon · fuddy-duddy · drag · bore · downer
wet blanket
One who discourages others
- buzzkillFun-spoiling person or thing
- Debbie DownerHabitual negativity spreader
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
stick-in-the-mud · sourpuss · grouch · grump · curmudgeon · fuddy-duddy · drag · bore · downer · grinch
- curmudgeonscurmudgeon, grouch, grump, crank, sourpuss
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
- people typesfriend, stranger, neighbor, enemy, buddy
- Playground Insultsbaby, brat, crybaby, dummy, dork
- teasing insultsdoofus, goofball, dork, dweeb, goober
- bummersletdown, setback, downer, buzzkill, bad news
party pooperlife of the party
Most entertaining guest
party animal · social butterfly · live wire · bon vivant · good-time Charlie
party poopergood sport
Person accepting outcomes cheerfully
free spirit · fun-lover · hedonist · wild child · thrill-seeker
part, party, portion, partying, parties, partied, pooper, afterparty, partiers