Without preparation. First used in correlation with withdrawl from an addictive substance in the 1920s with regards to heroin addiction. The idea being that "cold turkey" is a food that requires little to no preparation to eat - hence doing something "cold turkey" means the action will be done without preparation & immediately. Also connected to the notion that the symptoms of withdrawl from many substances include cold sweats (moisture), and sallow skin - much like that of a cold, dead, turkey.
by narydict November 23, 2005
A way to quit smoking. Just by simply not smoking and not using any products to help you with the process. Usually is extremely painful and freaking annoying as hell.
by kiss.de.mort March 16, 2005
When somebody quits something without weaning themselves off of it.
Could be anything E.G: smoking, jacking off, television.
Originates from when a smack (or any opiate for that matter, medical or not) addict stops taking drugs completely. The effects are feeling "cold" (from the inside) no matter what temperature it is or how many blankets you are using.
The turkey part comes from the same origin and when your skin goes goosepimply...like a turkey.
I speak from personal experience.
Could be anything E.G: smoking, jacking off, television.
Originates from when a smack (or any opiate for that matter, medical or not) addict stops taking drugs completely. The effects are feeling "cold" (from the inside) no matter what temperature it is or how many blankets you are using.
The turkey part comes from the same origin and when your skin goes goosepimply...like a turkey.
I speak from personal experience.
Johnny went cold turkey last week. He's been wrapped up in bed ever since, but still feels freezing cold.
by Machtoon November 23, 2005
He went cold turkey
by Eekesteek August 02, 2018
The ultimate Minute to Win It challenge. The contestant has 60 seconds to ejaculate starting completely flaccid (cold turkey) and using no pornographic material whatsoever.
British Lady: Your million dollar challenge is...Cold Turkey
*Audience groans*
Contestant: In front of all them? On national television?
Guy Fiere: Let's hope you can finish strong!
British Lady: Your time begins...now.
*Audience groans*
Contestant: In front of all them? On national television?
Guy Fiere: Let's hope you can finish strong!
British Lady: Your time begins...now.
by Levasaurus Rex February 10, 2011
by elite_kyle February 12, 2022
Cold turkey refers to the clammy, cold, sweaty and goose bumped state of the heroin addict that is trying to "kick" the habit. This happens when the junkie decides to give up heroin without any sort of support mechanism - such as methadone - to take the place of the heroin. The body reacts by turning cold, clammy, sweaty, and the skin resembles that of a cold turkey.
"Did you hear Jojo was giving up junk?"
"Really? How?"
"He's going cold turkey - he looks like hell."
"Really? How?"
"He's going cold turkey - he looks like hell."
by mozbrat November 23, 2005