What does "Wet Blanket" mean?

Killjoy, spoils others' fun Dampens enthusiasm.

Wet Blanket

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

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Meaning: Killjoy, spoils others' fun

扫兴的人、破坏别人乐趣的人

Aguafiestas, que estropea la diversión

興ざめさせる人、他人の楽しみを台無しにする人

흥을 깨는 사람, 남의 재미를 망치는 사람

Dampens enthusiasm.

打击别人的热情。

Apaga el entusiasmo de los demás.

周りの盛り上がりに水を差す。

열정에 찬물을 끼얹는.

Examples

Don't be a wet blanket!
别扫兴！
¡no seas aguafiestas!
場をしらけさせないで！
분위기 깨지 마!

Pronunciation

/wet ˈblæŋkɪt/

Usage Guide

Context: personality

Tone: critical

✓ Do Say

Don't be a wet blanket
别扫兴
no seas aguafiestas
場をしらけさせるな
분위기 깨지 마

✗ Don't Say

Negative
负面含义
Negativo
ネガティブな意味
부정적인 표현

Common Mistakes

Fire-smothering origin

Origin & History

From smothering fires with wet blankets.

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common expression

Regional notes: Universal.

Variations

Wet blanket