To scar the skin using a metal instrument and a freezing substance, such as liquid nitrogen or a solution of alcohol and dry ice. The skin affected turns a bright white, as do the hairs which grow back in the area branded.
The ritual is less painful during the actual procedure, when compared to the norm of heated iron branding. The skin touched however, goes through a longer recovery and slight more pain after it is done.
It is also commonly referred to as a 'freeze brand', and is less practiced than it's heated cousin. Therefore, it will be harder to find someone who is willing to work on you.
n. 1 a moment, usually in a group setting, during which all conversations end, resulting in an awkward silence. 2 a word or phrase that induces a cold tile moment
...like when you broke the trampoline...(awkward silence)....wow, cold tile moment.