Sekirov Dictionary

wet blanket

noun 2
wet-blanket verb 1
forms 6

noun2

A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp.

wet-blanket verb1

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To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.
- A few other topics of general interest were introduced by Mr. Brooke and wet-blanketed by Mrs. Brooke, and conversation languished. — 1869

forms

wet blanketed · wet-blanketed · wet blanketing · wet-blanketing · wet blankets · wet-blankets

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