A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Wet blanket
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A negative person who tends to ruin other peoples good times.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 1 of Wet blanket.
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Someone who is over-emotional. One who dwells on their negativity.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 2 of Wet blanket.
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A person who seems determined not to have a good time and refuses to play or interact with others. Someone who generally has a negative attitude. In some cases people can become wet blankets because they cannot win the games the others are playing or continously lose, and as a result give up, becoming a wet blanket. It is important to note the continous offenses as a wet blanket can result in becoming a [soggy biscuit].
Wet blanket meaning & definition 3 of Wet blanket.
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Someone or something that could have utility but chooses not to.
This is from the idea that a blanket could be a wanted item, but is no longer wanted when wet.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 4 of Wet blanket.
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[descriptive noun]
Describes a person who essentially ruins other peoples fun, either because they openly disapprove of what other people are doing, or because their unpleasant attitude annoys or depresses everyone who would otherwise be enjoying themselves, if it werent for that person acting like a wet blanket.
The term is probably American in origin, first being used as slang in the mid 1800s. It was meant to compare a person to a wet blanket used to extinguish fires by smothering them, similar to how such a person would extinguish fun and excitement in social situations. Another, more modern interpretation of the term likens a dislikable or overbearing person to the aggravating, uncomfortable feeling of being covered by a blanket when its wet.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 5 of Wet blanket.
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Tom stretch. The un-evolved form of Dity Mop. Someone who is perpetually both greasy and emotionally smothering.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 6 of Wet blanket.
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A blanket that is wet.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 7 of Wet blanket.
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that one triplet on My Super Sweet Sixteen they keep referring to
Wet blanket meaning & definition 8 of Wet blanket.
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a noun used to describe a person, place or thing that is experiencing an overwhelming feeling of discomfort and disappointment.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 9 of Wet blanket.
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[descriptive noun]
Describes a person who essentially ruins other peoples fun, either because they openly disapprove of what other people are doing, or because their unpleasant attitude annoys or depresses everyone who would otherwise be enjoying themselves, if it werent for that person acting like a wet blanket.
The term is probably American in origin, first being used as slang in the mid 1800s. It was meant to compare a person to a wet blanket used to extinguish fires by smothering them, similar to how such a person would extinguish fun and excitement in social situations. Another, more modern interpretation of the term likens a dislikable or overbearing person to the aggravating, uncomfortable feeling of being covered by a blanket when its wet.
Wet blanket meaning & definition 10 of Wet blanket.
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