lyseslukker

Danish

noun
Definitions
  • spoilsport, cold fish, killjoy, party pooper, stick in the mud, wet blanket someone who puts an end to others' fun

Etymology

Affix from Danish lys (light, fair) + Danish slukke (put out).

Origin

Danish

slukke

Gloss

put out

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