wet noodle

wet noodle

1. Someone who is not interesting or convivial, or who dampens other people's fun or enjoyment; a killjoy. More commonly called a "wet blanket." Don't invite Nicole to the party. She's such a wet noodle that she'll probably just sit around complaining the whole time. David was tired of being called a wet noodle by his friends just because he doesn't drink alcohol.
2. A weak, spineless, or cowardly person. We need someone strong to lead this company into the future, not some wet noodle who's afraid of confrontation. I always thought my dad was a bit of a wet noodle growing up, but I came to appreciate his empathy and humility as I got older.
3. vulgar slang A penis which is not or unable to become erect.
See also: noodle, wet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

wet noodle

n. a dupe; a wimp. Don’t be such a wet noodle. Don’t let them push you around.
See also: noodle, wet
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • wet sock
  • the life of the party
  • life of the party
  • life of the party, the
  • skeleton at the feast
  • get a kick out of (someone or something)
  • get a kick out of someone/something
  • get a kick out of something
  • get a buzz out of
  • get a buzz out of someone/something
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The brilliant Hasan Minhaj does a wonderful job of skewering the Duterte administration, while Andanar's defense of his boss' crimes is as limp as a wet noodle.
The griddled chicken was pleasant but the broth lacked the savoury poke that elevates ramen from, well, a wet noodle salad.
"I was asking myself when you are going to ask him for an autograph or a selfie or something like that," he said adding that Trump stood in front of Putin like a "little wet noodle" and a "little fanboy."
steppes and slip, like a wet noodle, through the mull, toward
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Based on data of APTINDO, the consumers of wheat floor in Indonesia consists of wet noodle industry/makers (30%), Biscuit and snack Industry (15%), bakery industry (25%), instant noodle industry (20%), Fried food (5%) and household consume about 5%.
"We discussed completing the bore in one shot, but knew once we hit the 4,000-foot mark it was going to be like pushing a wet noodle through the ground and would take considerable time to complete the last 2,000 feet," said Kowalewski.
But the three rounds of UN sanctions thus far have been very mild--little more than rapping Iran's knuckles with a wet noodle. The United States has always wanted stronger sanctions.
He was hitting the agency with a wet noodle when it deserved a hard slap.
"It was the equivalent of whipping Fannie and Freddie with a wet noodle," says GSE critic Peter J.
The steel parts of the building went limp, like a wet noodle. However, the majority of the building--constructed out of reinforced concrete--remained standing.
As Dooley headed toward home, he let his tail drag behind him like a wet noodle. "I will talk to Grandpa," he sniffled.
"I've tried this with some big tough special forces guys and I can move the gun muzzle around like it was a wet noodle. How did you develop such strong wrists," asked Jerry?
Please do a favor for pragmatists and write another article about Ontario and its wet noodle politicians.