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

5 second rule

when it is okay to pick up a pick of food or candy from the floor if it has been on the floor for 5 seconds or less, as if germs and filth cannot adhere to an edible morsel during that time frame

Go ahead and eat the m&m -- the five second rule is in effect.

by Winsi July 9, 2004

5 second rule

when you fart really loud if someone can't spank you in 5 seconds they can't spank you after that

oops i farted really loud now I gotta run around so the 5 second rule will take place

by Dragoon 1337 April 10, 2005

5 second rule

when you drop something (usually food) you have five seconds to pick it up or you no longer can eat it.

whenever i drop food on the floor, i use the five second rule so i can still eat it.

by Maleaya July 10, 2004

IM 5 second rule

Waiting five seconds to reply to someone to give the impression that you haven't been waiting for their reply

Tom: Why haven't you replied to her already

Tim: IM 5 second rule

Tom: Oh so she doesn't think you're obsessed with her.

by Someone1234567891011121314 June 20, 2009

5 Second Rule

The rule that applies to lost or fallen objects, typically food, that hits the floor. The rule applies to general areas, and does not apply to anything in a bathroom. Using this rule makes it OK to pick up said object in under 5 seconds, under the presumption that no germs attached themselves in such a short period of time.

If your gum just dropped on the floor, pick it up and say "5 Second Rule", then place it back in your mouth.

by Mac the Movieguy July 10, 2004