Meanings
Various explanations; see Cold turkey § Etymology on Wikipedia.
How to pronounce "cold turkey":
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Sudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.
The physiological effects of such a withdrawal.
Not gradually; all at once. Refers especially to quitting a habit by force of will rather than by a gradual reduction.
Example: "It is difficult, but possible to quit smoking cold turkey."
Example Sentences
1
He decided to quit smoking cold turkey and threw away all his cigarettes.
2
After years of heavy drinking, she finally quit alcohol cold turkey.
3
I tried to stop eating junk food cold turkey, but it was harder than I thought.
4
Instead of gradually reducing her caffeine intake, she quit coffee cold turkey.
5
He realized he had a gambling problem and decided to quit it cold turkey.
