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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One that discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
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- noun idiomatic A person who takes the
fun out of asituation oractivity , as bypessimism ,demands ,dullness , etc.
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- noun someone who spoils the pleasure of others
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cosmican commented on the word wet blanket
Someone who spoils the atmosphere by being very boring and negative about everything
November 17, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wet blanket
Similar to a stick in the mud.
November 17, 2007