stick in the mud
See also: stick-in-the-mud
English
WOTD – 2 April 2008
Alternative forms
- stick-in-the-mud
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈstɪk.ɪn.ðəˌmʌd/
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Noun
stick in the mud (plural sticks in the mud or stick in the muds)
- (idiomatic, derogatory) A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper.
- Have a little fun sometimes and don't be such a stick-in-the-mud.
- (idiomatic, derogatory) More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.
Synonyms
- (person unwilling to participate): killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport; see also Thesaurus:spoilsport