ghost at the feast
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Meaning · English
An unwelcome or uninvited person who spoils the enjoyment of others
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người không được mời mà có mặt và làm hỏng không khí
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Literally: an uninvited spirit at a banquet
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The argument about politics was a ghost at the feast, ruining the party
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “ghost at the feast” mean?
An unwelcome or uninvited person who spoils the enjoyment of others Literally: an uninvited spirit at a banquet
Is “ghost at the feast” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.