COLD TURKEY

PRONUNCIATION: (KOLD TUHR-kee)

MEANING: noun: 1. An abrupt and complete withdrawal, especially from an addiction.
2. A frank and direct expression of views.
adjective: Abrupt and complete.
adverb: Abruptly.
verb tr., intr.: To abruptly and completely withdraw, especially from something addictive.

ETYMOLOGY: Apparently from the serving of cold roast turkey which requires no preparation. Earliest documented use: 1921.
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OLD TURKEY - brand of cheap bourbon

COLA, TURKEY ! - Ya want root beer with that, fella?

COLD TURNKEY - even the guards wear a coat in that cheap Duke's dungeon