someone who makes other people work really hard (2 words)
a slave driver
someone who seems impolite or is not well-educated, but who has a kind heart and good character.
a rough diamond
a person who always acts good, sweet, or nice, and follows the rules perfectly. They never do anything bad or rebellious.
a goody-goody/ goody two shoes
a person who ruins other people’s fun by staying pessimistic and complaining all the time
a wet blanket/ killjoy/ party pooper
someone who has very little emotions, who is regarded as hard-hearted and unfeeling
a cold fish
somebody who is clever and intelligent
a smart cookie
an extroverted person who loves to socialize
a social butterfly
someone who likes to attend parties often ( 2 words)
a party animal
a mean person who doesn’t like spending money
a cheapskate
a person who moves from place to place, job to job, without staying anywhere long
a rolling stone
a foolish person, a slow thinker
a lamebrain
someone who likes to dominate other people and often tells them what to do
a bossyboots
an enthusiastic person who works very hard (2 words)
an eager beaver
someone who is very interested in science or technology, particularly in computers
a nerd
someone who prefers his own company and does not like socialising.
a lone wolf/ a lone bird
someone who is not able to keep a secret (2 words)
a big mouth
a person who talks a lot
a chatterbox
a person who thinks they know everything, and that their opinions and ideas are the best.
a smart alec/ a know-it-all/ smart ass
a person who is always happy and satisfied. We often use it in the negative.
a happy camper
a person who complains a lot about insignificant things
a Moaning Minnie
a disgusting, horrible, person who deserves to be hated
a slimeball
someone who is absent from school or work without a good reason
a skiver
someone who has greater abilities than he shows or than other people are aware of
a dark horse
a person who constantly wants to know about or interfere in the details of other people’s lives
a busybody