spoilsport
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And rains play a spoilsport here as well.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
For days, northern California newspapers kicked around fierce, spoilsport claims.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024
But rising interest rates and fears of a recession may play spoilsport in an industry where most vehicle purchases are financed with loans, analysts say.
From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023
I also don’t want to be a spoilsport who vetoes his choices just because they aren’t what I want to watch.
From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2021
“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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