Antonyms for stick in the mud


Grammar : Noun
Spell : stik-in-th uh-muhd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstɪk ɪn ðəˌmʌd


Definition of stick in the mud

Origin :
  • 1733, from stick (v.) on notion of "to stick in the mud, to be content to remain in an abject condition."
  • As in killjoy : noun spoilsport
  • As in square : noun person who is old-fashioned, conventional
  • As in stick-in-the-mud : noun unadventurous person
  • As in party pooper : noun someone who spoils others' fun
  • As in fogy : noun square
  • As in right-winger : noun conservative
  • As in rightist : noun conservative
  • As in traditionalist : noun conservative
  • As in conservative : noun person who is cautious, moderate; an opponent of change
  • As in diehard : noun overenthusiastic person
  • As in fuddy-duddy : noun old-fashion person

Synonyms for stick in the mud

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