wallower

Meanings

• noun

  A person who spends too much time wallowing in self-pity or regret.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wallower
howler , drowler , browler , plowler

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Variants

List of all variants of wallower that leads to same result
wallow , wallowed , wallower , wallowers , wallowing , wallows

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to roll in the mud' or 'to immerse oneself in something'. The figurative meaning developed in the late 1800s.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wallower' was first used in print in the late 1800s.

2. The word 'wallower' is often used in a negative context, but it can also be used to describe someone who is fully immersed in a hobby or activity that they love.

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Related Concepts

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1. self-pity: An excessive and self-absorbed feeling of pity or compassion for oneself.

2. regret: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an action or decision that was taken or not taken.

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Culture

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Wallower is often used in a derogatory sense to describe someone who spends too much time dwelling on negative emotions or past mistakes. In literature, the term has been used to describe characters who are stuck in their grief or regret.

How to Memorize "wallower"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lying in a mud puddle, feeling sorry for themselves. Repeat the word 'wallower' to yourself as you imagine the scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wallower' with the image of a sad, melancholic person. Repeat the word to yourself whenever you encounter someone who fits this description.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'wallower' starts with the same letters as 'wallow in self-pity'. Use this association to help you remember the definition.

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