dog in the manger

Speech parts

1. dog in the manger - Noun

2. dog in the manger - Phrase

Meaning

someone who prevents you from enjoying something that they themselves have no need for

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

grumbler party pooper

Antonyms

provider humanitarian donor giver consignor altruist
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Hypernyms

selfish person

Examples

El Perro del Hortelano (The Dog in the Manger) runs through November 22 at GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

dog in the manger

Close letter words and terms

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