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- DictionaryCold tur·key/ˈkōl(d) ˌtərkē/
noun
- 1. the abrupt and complete cessation of taking a drug to which one is addicted: "cold turkey, with no medication, is not recommended for those with medical conditions"
adverb
- 1. in a sudden and abrupt manner: North American "many banks have cut commercial builders off cold turkey"
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Cold turkey is a phrase for quitting something abruptly, often with withdrawal symptoms. Learn about its possible origins, from a slang term to a turkey dish, and how it's used in different contexts.
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Cold turkey means abrupt and complete withdrawal from an addictive substance or habit. Learn the origin, usage, and idioms of this term from Dictionary.com.
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