stick in the mud

• stick-in-the-mud

• IPA^(key): /ˈstɪk.ɪn.ðəˌmʌd/

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stick in the mud (plural sticks in the mud or stick in the muds)

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

• (person unwilling to participate): killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport; see also Thesaurus:spoilsport