wet sock

wet sock

1. Someone who is not interesting or convivial, or who dampens other people's fun or enjoyment; a killjoy. More commonly called a "wet blanket." Don't invite Nicole to the party. She's such a wet sock that she'll probably just sit around complaining the whole time. David was tired of being called a wet sock by his friends just because he doesn't drink alcohol.
2. A weak, spineless, or cowardly person. We need someone strong to lead this company into the future, not some wet sock who's afraid of confrontation. I always thought my dad was a bit of a wet sock growing up, but I came to appreciate his empathy and humility as I got older.
See also: sock, wet
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wet sock

and wet rag
n. a wimp; a useless jerk. (see also rubber sock.) Don’t be such a wet sock! Stand up for your rights! Willard is a wet rag, but he’s kind and helpful.
See also: sock, wet
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Hanging over the top of the gate like a wet sock, Lord Dawlish watched her go.
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It brings you back down to earth when you are hit in the face by a wet sock."
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