Noun conversation stopper has 1 sense

1. conversation stopper, stopper - a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply
   --₁ is a kind of remark, comment
   

Conversation Stopper

A conversation stopper refers to something that abruptly ends or halts a conversation, making it difficult to continue or causing discomfort among the participants.

Examples:

1. As soon as John mentioned politics at the family gathering, it became a conversation stopper and everyone fell silent.

2. Sally's insensitive comment about Jane's weight was a conversation stopper, leaving everyone unsure of how to proceed.

3. Bringing up the topic of ex-partners can often be a conversation stopper on first dates.

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