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wet blanket

noun

Etymology

Suggesting that such a person would extinguish fun in the same manner a wet blanket can smother and extinguish a fire.

Definitions

  1. A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands,…

    A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

  2. A timid person

    A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp.

  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wet, blanket.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Alternative form of wet-blanket.

      • I say almost because I could still hear Ted trying his best to wet blanket Webster's Halloween costume idea.
      • Nevertheless there is a certain handicap to the child who has been snubbed, mocked, jeered, wet blanketed and undervalued.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA