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ILE Posted 15 years ago
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Why do you have to be such a killjoy/wet blanket?

Why do you have to be such a killjoy/wet blanket?

Which of these two sounds more natural to you, native speakers?

Thanks.

Isabelle
  

Top answer

Both are kind of dated. Killjoy would be more formal, informal slang would be "buzzkill".

— Vorpar

  • Both are kind of dated.
  • Killjoy would be more formal, informal slang would be "buzzkill".
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Both are kind of dated. Killjoy would be more formal, informal slang would be "buzzkill".
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OK. Thanks, Vorpar.

Isabelle
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Never heard of 'buzzkill', but 'wet blanket' sounds all right. 'killjoy' is probably not as often used as 'wet blanket', though it's completely understandable. I have used both. I can't speak for the frequency of 'buzzkill'.

CJ
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Get it! Thanks, CJ.

Your help can never go amiss.Emotion: smile

Isabelle
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