wet blanket

/ˌwɛt ˌˈblæŋkət/
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Other forms: wet blankets

Definitions of wet blanket
  1. noun
    someone who spoils the pleasure of others
    synonyms: grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport
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    types:
    fuss-budget, fusspot, worrier, worrywart
    thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
    type of:
    persona non grata, unwelcome person
    a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
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