wet

Definition

  • noun: rainy weather
  • verb: to cause (something) to become wet
  • verb: to make wet
  • adjective: covered or soaked with water or another liquid
  • adjective: consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (as water)
  • often + 'down'
  • synonyms: water, moisture, rain

Examples

  • Our daughter was still 'wetting the bed'. [=was still urinating while sleeping in bed]

  • The main character is so 'wet' [='weak'] that it's hard to feel sorry for him.

  • She 'got her feet wet' at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to record Rene Duchanel... You will not leave town. I may want to ask you a few more questions. But I don't know anything. About life, about love. Yes, you little wet puppy. But about the crime you may know a lot. Inspector. Do I have to stay in town? Because next week (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) The area is still secure. Thank you. He's perfect. Yes, we have definitely found our man. Why do I feel wet? Because of the unique nature of the crime... ...we have brought in a man specially suited to the case: Inspector Jacques Clouseau. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther