rabat-joie

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French

Etymology

From rabattre +‎ joie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁa.ba.ʒwa/
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Noun

rabat-joie m (plural rabat-joies)

  1. killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket
    Synonym: pisse-froid

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