a wet blanket

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Definition of a wet blanket in English English dictionary

wet blanket
A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc
wet blanket
disapproval If you say that someone is a wet blanket, you are criticizing them because they refuse to join other people in an enjoyable activity or because they want to stop other people enjoying themselves. = spoilsport. One that discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm. someone who seems to want to spoil other people's fun, for example by refusing to join them in something enjoyable that they are doing
wet blanket
someone who spoils the pleasure of others
wet blanket
one who exudes depression or sadness, one who dampens a light or happy atmosphere; killjoy
a wet blanket

    Hyphenation

    a wet blan·ket

    Turkish pronunciation

    ı wet blängkıt

    Pronunciation

    /ə ˈwet ˈblaɴɢkət/ /ə ˈwɛt ˈblæŋkət/
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