noun

marplot

marplot · marplots

Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of somethingSynonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

UK/ˈmɑːplɒt/US/ˈmɑɹplɑt/

Meaning

1 senses

Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

Origin

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

From mar (“to spoil, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in The Busie Body, by Susanna Centlivre, in 1709. Compare addle-plot.

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