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wet blanket
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wet blanket
(noun)
wet blanket
noun
plural
wet blankets
wet blanket
noun
plural
wet blankets
Britannica Dictionary definition of WET BLANKET
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informal
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a person who makes it difficult for other people to enjoy themselves by complaining, by showing no enthusiasm, etc.
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