Wet Blanket (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who spoils the pleasure of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Usages
Examples
- Her constant complaining made her a wet blanket at the party, bringing down the mood of everyone around her.
- He was always a wet blanket on family vacations, refusing to participate in any activities that he deemed "uncool".
- As the only one who didn't want to go on the roller coaster, she was being a wet blanket and ruining the fun for the rest of the group.
- His negative attitude made him a wet blanket at the office party, where everyone else was trying to have a good time.
- She was such a wet blanket that she even complained about the perfect weather on their beach vacation, refusing to relax and enjoy herself.