Debbie Downer en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Rachel Dratch and Paula Pell as the name of a recurring character on the American comedy show Saturday Night Live.
Meanings
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(derogatory, informal) A naysayer; one whose negative remarks depress or dissuade others.
I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but…
Everyone has met a Debbie Downer. They are filled with complaints, see everything darkly, and feel like a victim of life. And that is the energy they bring to themselves.
2021, Thomas L. Norris, A Fresh Cup of Counseling, Wipf and Stock Publishers, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Downers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Synonyms
negative Nelly · negative Nancy
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