spoilsport

Example Sentences

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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