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Definition |
a person who dampens the enjoyment of
others |
Examples |
1) Chandler is such a wet blanket,
always finding a reason to ruin the fun.
2) She's always such a wet blanket,
constantly dampening the mood with her negative comments. |
Etymology |
It has its roots in the late 18th century,
referring to a literal wet blanket that was used to extinguish fires. |
Synonyms |
party pooper, killjoy |
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