wet blanket

wet blan·ket

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wet blang-kit]
- /wɛt ˈblæŋ kɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wet blang-kit]
- /wɛt ˈblæŋ kɪt/

Definitions of wet blanket words

noun wet blanket person: spoilsport 1
countable noun wet blanket 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. 0
noun wet blanket a person whose low spirits or lack of enthusiasm have a depressing effect on others 0
noun wet blanket a person or thing whose presence or influence lessens the enthusiasm or joy of others 0
noun wet blanket (Idiomatic) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Wet blanket

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wet blanket popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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