wet blanket

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (derogatory, endearing, idiomatic, usually) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
2. (derogatory, idiomatic, mildly) A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wet, blanket.

Verb

Alternative form of wet-blanket.

Concepts

rabat-joie

pisse-froid

bonnet de nuit

trouble-fête

Synonymes

killjoy

spoilsport

party pooper

killjoys

cold fish

stick in the mud

drag

dullness

Traductions

aguafiestas

guastafeste

Spaßverderber

Spielverderber

Spielverderberin

Partymuffel

Miesmacherin

Spaßverderberin

Trauerkloβ

απαισιόδοξος

αποθαρύνω

kniesoor

Étymologie (Anglais)

Suggesting that such a person would extinguish fun in the same manner a wet blanket can smother and extinguish a fire.