Cold turkey

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounSudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.

2.nounThe physiological effects of such a withdrawal.

3.adverbNot gradually; all at once. Refers especially to quitting a habit by force of will rather than by a gradual reduction.

"It is difficult, but possible to quit smoking cold turkey."

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