craic killer
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Irish craic, itself borrowed from Northern English crack, inherited from Middle English crak (“loud conversation, bragging talk”).
Noun
[edit]craic killer (plural craic killers)
- (Ireland, Northern England) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
Synonyms
[edit]- (something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event): dampener, buzzkill, killjoy, wet blanket, (person), party-pooper (person); see also Thesaurus:spoilsport
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