Meaning

1 senses
  1. (archaic, idiomatic)Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

Origin

From addle (“to muddle, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in

From addle (“to muddle, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in Love for Money by Thomas d'Urfey in 1691. Compare marplot.

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Forms

plural: addle-plots

Synonyms

2 synonyms
spoilsportone who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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