party pooper

party pooper

A person who dislikes or refuses to participate in social events, often with the result of detracting from others' enjoyment of such events. Amy is such a party pooper. She thinks our company's social functions are stupid and just stands around pouting the whole time. Don't be a party pooper, come and talk to the rest of us!
See also: party, pooper
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

party-pooper

n. the first person to leave a party; someone who ruins a party because of dullness or by leaving early. Don’t invite Martha. She’s such a party-pooper.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • party-pooper
  • pooper
  • at all events
  • coming events cast their shadows before
  • arm candy
  • candy
  • come to pass
  • come to pass, to
  • manpain
  • event
References in periodicals archive
There are a number of conclusions which you might draw from the number of applications, but "party poopers" just isn't one of them.
A city of party poopers? I don't think so
Wasps played the party poopers and secured a 10th successive victory to earn a play-off place.
Rugby Union: A sorry farewell for Sale; SALE.....................9 WASPS...............16
``It should be quite a night, a capacity crowd is expected, television are their and there will also be the presentation of the League Championship Trophy, but we will go there with the intention of being party poopers,'' saidWright.
Football: City boss aims to spoil party
Despite the creeps and the party poopers, the puritans and the spoilsports, the killjoys and parade ruiners, Catholicism is too much fun to leave.
IT'S FUN TO BE CATHOLIC
PARTY poopers almost wrecked a Rugby club's plans to host a bonfire night for hundreds of children.
Bonfire night plans hit by arson
With Mansfield needing all three points to boost their play-off bid, there is plenty to play for as Jake King's men attempt to turn party poopers themselves.
Shrews up for closing ceremony
It has lifted people's spirits and has bought many people very special memories that will last a lifetime, so I really hope there aren't any party poopers complaining about the expense.
Pride rekindled; Mailbag letters also appear online at www.examiner.co.uk/views-and-blogs/reader-letters Mailbag
The Leith men haven't beaten Rangers in 12 attempts so don't bank on them being party poopers.
Sun will shine on Rangers in Leith knees-up
County proved to be party poopers on Saturday when they spoilt the celebrations of the home side who staged a family festival day.
County hit back well
YOUNG parents are a generation of party poopers for 21st century children it seems.
The Essential: Party poopers
I wish to respond to Councillor Nigel Howell's remarks in Wednesday's Echo ('Party Poopers'), when he invited the Plaid Cymru group on Cardiff County Council to state which major events should be scrapped.
ViewpointsWhy bother consulting?
LEAGUE ONE leaders Luton were the party poopers as they ran out easy winners in new Wycombe manager John Gorman's first game in charge.
Football: Wycombe 0 Luton 3
"We don't want to be party poopers, we simply want to protect innocent people from drink drivers," she said.
Cheers! Drinks are all on Des
Life is a lot less stressful when you stay on the positive path--despite the party poopers.
Secret stress busters! Stress is all around, and nobody is immune. With all you have to deal with as a teen, it's a wonder you aren't a total stress ball 24/7! (Life)