An event which you think will be exciting but which actually turns out to be a disappointment.
Damp Squib
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Damp Squib!"
"That's a bit Damp Squib, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British colloquial adjective that became part of everyday speech, particularly in informal contexts. British English tends to favor vivid, often understated descriptive terms that originated in regional dialects before spreading nationally.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Very Informal
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