party pooper

party pooper
/pooh"peuhr/, Slang.
a person who hasn't the interest or vitality to participate actively in a social party and whose mood, attitude, or personality lessens others' enjoyment; killjoy. Also called poop.
[1940-45; POOP2 + -ER1]

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