nounnounadjective
il guastafeste
spoilsport
Definition & meaning
A spoilsport or party pooper: someone who spoils other people’s fun, often by complaining, disapproving, or refusing to join in.
Grammar & Word origin
A masculine or feminine noun that does not change in the plural: il guastafeste, la guastafeste, i guastafeste, le guastafeste.
It is a compound of guastare (“to spoil”) and feste (“parties” or “celebrations”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: rompiscatole is an annoying person, not necessarily someone who spoils a celebration. Musone describes a sulky person, whose mood may dampen others’ enjoyment.
- Antonym: animatore is someone who livens up an event or entertains others.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il bambino guastafeste ha rovinato il gioco degli altri.adjective
The spoilsport child ruined the other children's game.
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