craic killer

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish craic, itself borrowed from Northern English crack, inherited from Middle English crak (“loud conversation, bragging talk”).

Noun

craic killer (plural craic killers)

(Ireland, Northern England) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

Synonyms

(something or someone who spoils an enjoyable event): dampener, buzzkill, killjoy, wet blanket, (person), party-pooper (person); see also Thesaurus:spoilsport

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