stick in the mud
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈstɪk.ɪn.ðəˌmʌd/
Noun

stick in the mud

  1. (idiomatic, pejorative) 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.
  2. (idiomatic, pejorative) More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.
Synonyms


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