Where does “spoilsport” come from?
spoilsport (English) comes from English spoil sport — ruin the amusement.
spoilsport (English): Someone who puts an end to others' fun,...
Definitions
- Someone who puts an end to others' fun,...
Ancestry of “spoilsport”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | spoil sport | ruin the amusement |