English Explanatory Dictionary

wet firecracker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, event, or object lacking liveliness or failing to generate excitement, especially when there was a prior expectation of liveliness or excitement.

Pronunciation

En-au-wet firecracker.ogg

Word forms

wet firecracker wet firecrackers

Synonyms

dud damp squib

Related words

false dawn wet noodle
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