stick-in-the-mud

noun

Meaning

A person who is unwilling to try new things or participate in exciting activities.

Examples

Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud; come join us for karaoke tonight.
She felt like a stick-in-the-mud because she preferred reading at home to going to loud parties.

Synonyms: prude, killjoy, fuddy-duddy, party pooper

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stick-in-the-mud

noun

Pronunciation: ˌstɪk ɪn ðə ˈmʌd

Definition

A person who is unwilling to try new things or participate in exciting activities.

Examples

Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud; come join us for karaoke tonight.
She felt like a stick-in-the-mud because she preferred reading at home to going to loud parties.

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