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party pooper

[pahr-tee poo-per] / ˈpɑr ti ˌpu pər /


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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




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