"killjoyism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From killjoy + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|killjoy|ism}} killjoy + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} killjoyism (uncountable)
  1. The behaviour of a killjoy. Tags: uncountable
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