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Meaning:

Noun:

  • Something or someone that attends social events and dedicates time to events other than those presented for the group to enjoy. Examples include: doing homework, chatting with significant others over the telephone and Playing single player games with headphones.
  • Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event. Initially, the term referred to a rapid bring down from an alcohol or drug-induced buzz. However, the term has moved into broader culture. For example, "The meeting was going great until our boss got up on stage and let the air out. What a '''buzzkill'''!"

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