adjective
General Slang
All Wet
/ˌɔːl ˈwɛt/ · adjective · slang
Completely wrong or mistaken, the 1920s way to say you've got it backwards.
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Definitions
1
Mistaken, off-base, or talking nonsense.
“If you think I'll fall for that, you're all wet.”
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2
Used to flatly dismiss someone's judgment.
“The critics said the show would flop, but they were all wet.”
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Describing an idea or claim that's plain wrong.
“His theory about the stock market was all wet.”
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All Wet In A Sentence
You're all wet if you believe a word he says.
The whole plan is all wet and you know it.
She told the boss his numbers were all wet.
Origin & Usage
A 1920s American slang phrase for being completely wrong, common in flapper and jazz-age conversation. The image is of someone soaked and therefore foolish or out of their depth.
People Also Ask
What does 'all wet' mean in slang?
It means completely wrong or mistaken. In the 1920s you'd tell someone they were 'all wet' to reject their claim.
Where did 'all wet' come from?
From 1920s American slang. The watery image suggested someone soaked, foolish, and out of their depth.
Is 'all wet' still used?
Occasionally, mostly by older speakers or for a retro effect. It's largely a period piece now.
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