5 second rule

applies to how long a food that has been dropped on the ground is edible.

don't touch it, mario dropped that a minute ago! hey, dude, 5 second rule.

by Erin July 10, 2004

5 second rule

The supposed amount of time (5 seconds)you have to pick up food after it's been dropped on the ground or floor. Allegedly, the bacteria doesn't get on it before 5 seconds is up so you can still eat it if you pick it up really quickly. Sadly, it's all bullshit and not true but it makes good for justification - mainly so people don't call you gross.

*drops an ice lolly*
"FIVE SECOND RULE!"
*picks it up, brushes it off, sticks in mouth*

by Nadia July 10, 2004

5 second rule

when food falls to the ground from your mouth/hand/counter/etc if its down for less than 5 seconds its still okay to eat any longer and it is trash

I was eating my cookie,tripped,dropped it on the floor,but it was down for a second,and was still eatable.

by Iceey Baby July 10, 2004

5 second rule

Any food that has fallen on the ground is allowed a maximum of 5 seconds before it is left as trash.

Well...I picked up this banana before it was on the ground for longer than 5 seconds. That's the 5 second rule.

by Joel July 10, 2004

5 second rule

The tacit requirement in ultra-clean American society that dropped food must not lay upon the ground for longer than five seconds in order to be still edible. Certain requirements about food type (i.e., non-sticky or attracting of dirt particles) generally apply.

Dude! I dropped my Dorito! Five second rule...still good.

by quetzalphoenix July 10, 2004

5 second rule

A long standing rule in which any food which is dropped on the floor/ground is still "good" and edible if it was only in contact with the surface for less than 5 seconds. Incorporated mainly by clumsy children but is often used by teenagers and adults as well.

"Dude, this hotdog is awesome....damn, I dropped it on the ground. No big deal, its still good takes a big bite, 5 second rule!! mumbles with mouth full"

by zebo2k July 11, 2004

5 Second Rule

the 5 second rule is for Chairs, so if you get up another person has 5 second to take your chair

Bill: drinks anyone
ben: Beer please
Gail: tea
Ron: Coffee
Rob: Lemonade
Bill: okies
Rob: 5..4...3...2...1..0 JAcked
Bill: wat you going in my chair
Rob: 5 Second rule mate

by Checken April 15, 2008