Definition
A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp.
Origins
Suggesting that such a person would extinguish fun in the same manner a wet blanket can smother and extinguish a fire.
Also Said As
- buzzkill
- killjoy
- spoilsport
- buzzkill
- cold fish
- dampener
- downer
- fun sponge
- grinch
- joy killer
- killjoy
- miserabilist
- party pooper
- spoilsport
- stick in the mud
- wet blanket
- wet rag
How People Actually Use It
A negative person who tends to ruin other people's good times.
"Don't let Joseph come on the Vegas trip, he's only going to be a wet blanket and take the fun out of everything."
Source: Urban Dictionary