addle-plot

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

'Never shall it be said of me that I'm an addle-plot, I promise you! I collect that you are going to visit a friend, or perhaps a relation?'
... fash bats and sharpering-omis were after us, those evil eagle-eeked addle-plots who cruised the city.

Word Forms

addle-plots addleplot

Etymology

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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