English Explanatory Dictionary

Debbie Downer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A naysayer; one whose negative remarks depress or dissuade others.

Word forms

Debbie Downer Debbie Downers

Etymology

Coined by Rachel Dratch and Paula Pell as the name of a recurring character on the American comedy show Saturday Night Live.

Synonyms

negative Nancy negative Nelly
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