ilonpilaaja

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • spoilsport, cold fish, killjoy, party pooper, stick in the mud, wet blanket someone who puts an end to others' fun
  • spoiler document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise, or twist in a story

Etymology

Compound from Finnish ilo (joy, fun, of joy, pleasure) + Finnish pilaaja (spoiler).

Origin

Finnish

pilaaja

Gloss

spoiler

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