wet blanket meaning in Hindi

wet blanket in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
   She is someone who always discourages our enthusiasm; therefore, we have decided to keep our distance from her.

   Aa nine days' wonderBa fish out of waterCa cash cowDa wet blanket
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) a wet blanket

   Correct Answer: a wet blanket
   🔍 Explanation:
   The underlined phrase "someone who always discourages our enthusiasm" is perfectly expressed by the idiom "a wet blanket".
   A wet blanket – a person who spoils other people's fun or dampens enthusiasm
   🔸 Hindi: उत्साह कम करने वाला व्यक्ति, मन उचाट करने वाला
   Let’s review the other options:
   A nine days' wonder – something that attracts interest for a short time
   🔸 Hindi: थोड़े समय का आश्चर्य
   A fish out of water – someone who feels out of place
   🔸 Hindi: असहज महसूस करने वाला व्यक्ति
   A cash cow – something that generates a steady income
   🔸 Hindi: कमाई का अच्छा स्रोत
   ✅ Therefore, the correct idiom to substitute the underlined segment is a wet blanket.

2. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Wet blanket

   AOne who acts stupidlyBOne who spoils other people’s funCOne who is frequently illDOne who cannot be trusted
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) One who spoils other people’s fun

   Answer: 2
   Solution (Correct Option – 2: One who spoils other people’s fun):
   The idiom “wet blanket” is used to describe a person who spoils the enjoyment, fun, or enthusiasm of others, especially in a social setting.
   It often refers to someone who is overly serious, negative, or disapproving, thereby bringing down the mood.
   Example: Nobody invites him to parties anymore because he’s such a wet blanket.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • One who acts stupidly – Unrelated to spoiling fun.
   • One who is frequently ill – No connection with fun or enjoyment.
   • One who cannot be trusted – Refers to dishonesty or unreliability, not relevant here.

Examples

• “Don't be a wet blanket at the party.”

wet blanket – questions

What is the meaning of wet blanket in Hindi?

wet blanket means “उत्साह ठंडा करने वाला व्यक्ति” in Hindi. In English: A person who spoils others' enjoyment or enthusiasm

What are the synonyms of wet blanket?

Synonyms of wet blanket: spoilsport, killjoy, damper.

What is the opposite of wet blanket?

Antonyms of wet blanket: enthusiast, life of the party.

Has wet blanket been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – wet blanket has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 GL.

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