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

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 states if any edible object should touch the ground it may still be eaten if picked up within 5 seconds. (No matter how nasty the ground or surface may be.)

Tanisha dropped an M&M on the wet and dirty bathroom floor but ate it anyway claiming it was safe due to the 5 second rule.

by Anthony July 10, 2004

DJ 5 Second Rule

When a man is in and out and done. Hence the 5 second rule.

Woah! Dalton was so fast! Total DJ 5 second rule!

by dixienormous994 December 7, 2010