Meaning of the word "wet blanket" in English

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wet blanket

US /wɛt ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /wɛt ˈblæŋkɪt/
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Idiom

1.

a person who spoils other people's fun by being negative and unenthusiastic

Example:
Don't invite John to the party; he's such a wet blanket.
She's always being a wet blanket, complaining about everything.
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