Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer Crossword Clue

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Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. someone with an aggressively negative attitude

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DOWNER (noun)
1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
NEGATIVE (adjective)
1. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
2. not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
NEGATIVE (verb)
1. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
NEGATIVE (noun)
1. a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
2. a reply of denial

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