Eeyore
Eeyore (noun) means a person who is chronically gloomy, pessimistic, or low-energy. Example: “Stop being such an Eeyore about the trip — it'll be fun.”
How to use Eeyore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for someone who always expects the worst and drags down the mood.
Comes from a beloved children's book character, so it's usually said affectionately rather than as a harsh insult.
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Eeyores plural
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Stop being such an _____ about the trip — it'll be fun.
Etymology
Named after Eeyore, the perpetually sad, slow-moving donkey in A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories, whose name imitates a donkey's braying "hee-haw."
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What does “Eeyore” mean?
The word “Eeyore” means a person who is chronically gloomy, pessimistic, or low-energy. In plain terms, a nickname for someone who always expects the worst and drags down the mood.
How do you pronounce “Eeyore”?
“Eeyore” is pronounced EE-yaw (/ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eeyore” in a sentence?
Here is “Eeyore” used in a sentence: “Stop being such an Eeyore about the trip — it'll be fun.”
What part of speech is “Eeyore”?
“Eeyore” is a noun.