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Wentworth & Flexner, Dictionary of American Slang (1960) actually gives two definition of party pooper: party pooper [;] party-pooper n. 1 The first person or couple to leave a party; fig., one who causes the end of a party or good time. Wide student use since before c1945. --> 2 One who so lacks vitality, interest, or personality that his ...
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Although the evolution of "stick in the mud" is by no means certain, I think that the likeliest path of meaning was from a person literally stuck in mud, to a person too slow-witted to take care of himself or herself, to a person unwilling to get out of a rut and try new things, to a killjoy or party pooper.
Party-pooper? party pooper ˈpɑːtipuːpə(r)/ noun informal a person who throws gloom over social enjoyment. "I hate to be a party pooper, but I've got to catch the last train" As the definition says, they are sort of the voice of reason. Are you going to do anything irrational as fun? Someone might burst that bubble, and turn into a Party ...
A party pooper? a person who hasn't the interest or vitality to participate actively in a social party and whose mood, attitude, or personality lessens others' enjoyment; killjoy. Or for that matter a killjoy?: a person who spoils other people's fun or enjoyment
(idiomatic, pejorative) A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper. Example: Have a little fun sometimes and don't be such a stick in the mud. Related terms: wet blanket, killjoy, sourpuss, party pooper, spoilsport, rain on somebody's parade, put a damper on
Put a damper on something. Fig. to have a dulling or numbing influence on something. The bad news really put a damper on everything. The rainy weather put a damper on our picnic. I personally think this could be applied to 'dampening a surprise', and further, the person committing such an act deemed 'a dampener'. Share.
1. " I'm opt for the party " is ungrammatical. " up for " and " down for " with respect to parties and activities in general mean the same thing: I want to go do it. The phrase "To be up for something" means. to feel that you are strong or healthy enough to do something. The phrase "To be down for something" is more of a slang term and I always ...
In the 60s-90s that person might be referred to as a party-pooper. Now I would just say step back, hater ! There are just a ton of words to describe this guy because there are so many depressing people.
Straight and narrow, that's me, keeping with the program, toeing the party line, OR staying out of trouble. (These latter expressions only work if the context makes it clear what you're saying.) On the wagon-- strictly speaking, it only relates to drinking, but it might work. It implies that you used to party hearty but you've stopped.