Meaning & Definition of word "Wet"

Wet

/wɛt/

1. Liquid; especially water.
- Example: He had a lot of wet on his shoes after walking through the puddles.

1. To make something wet; to cause to be covered with liquid.
- Example: Please wet the sponge before using it to clean.
2. To moisten.
- Example: He wet his lips before taking the microphone.

1. Covered with, or saturated with liquid (especially water).
- Example: The ground was wet after the rain.
2. Characterized by a high level of moisture.
- Example: The air was so wet that my clothes began to stick to my skin.
3. Not dry; damp.
- Example: She stepped in a puddle and got her socks wet.

Old English 'wǣt', related to Dutch 'wet' and German 'wet'.

wet blanket:

A person who dampens the enthusiasm or enjoyment of others.

wet behind the ears:

Inexperienced; naive.

wet your whistle:

To drink, especially alcohol.

damp:

Slightly wet.

soaked:

Thoroughly wet.

soggy:

Wet and soft.

moist:

Slightly wet in a pleasant way.

humid:

Full of moisture; damp.

Meaning: Wet as in overly emotional or effeminate.

Example Sentence: Don't be so wet over it; it's just a game.

Meaning: Wet in the context of being inexperienced.

Example Sentence: He's too wet to handle that job right now.