no fun at parties
boring or pedantic
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is no fun at parties because he only talks about his taxes.”
“I tried to tell a joke, but he corrected my grammar and proved he is no fun at parties.”
“While his encyclopedic knowledge of historical dates is impressive, his insistence on lecturing guests during the celebration makes him, quite frankly, no fun at parties.”
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fun and games
Recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities.
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gay and hearty
[Cockney slang]a party
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house cooling party
A party to celebrate when a person decides to leave a house or flat, and sometimes to help prepare the space for the incoming residents.
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late to the party
Late in taking an action or adopting an idea.
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let's get the party started
Let's go; let's get this done; let's start more intense action.
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life and soul of the party
Synonym of life of the party.
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life of the party
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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make fun of
To tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.
Last updated August 10, 2026