Curtailer

/kɜrˈteɪlər/ noun

Definition

One who curtails or reduces something; a person or thing that cuts short or diminishes.

Etymology

From 'curtail' (to shorten) plus the agent noun suffix '-er,' which creates a noun describing someone who performs the action.

Kelly Says

If someone keeps interrupting your fun time, they're a 'curtailer' of joy—though this word is rare enough that most people would just say 'party pooper'!

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