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Wet blanket

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc. derogatory, endearing, idiomatic, usually
  2. 2
    someone who spoils the pleasure of others wordnet
  3. 3
    A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp. derogatory, idiomatic, mildly
  4. 4
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wet, blanket.
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of wet-blanket. alt-of, alternative

    "I say almost because I could still hear Ted trying his best to wet blanket Webster's Halloween costume idea."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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