Word of the Week -12

WET BLANKET

This is a noun, usually used in the singular, to describe somebody who says or does things to try and stop other people from having fun. They tend to be pessimistic people. You can also call them killjoys or party poopers.

We were all having a great time until Harold walked in and started acting like a wet blanket!

Don't be a wet blanket! You are spoiling it for the rest of us!