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)

1. (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.

   • 2005 November 9, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Wednesday, Nov 9, 2005:

     "I don't hold back like you do. Even Tedd's dad can tell you're a stick-in-the-mud. That's why he made you the supervisor of this party."

2. (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

Translations

one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive

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• Polish: beton (pl) m

See also

• stuck in the mud