pregnant pause 

The silence that occurs after someone has said or done something that leaves everyone who bore witness to the event speechless.

The first cousin of awkward silence.

A pregnant pause often occurs when something that requires a sarcastic response happens, but no one quite knows what to day or do.

In the middle of a group of people having a conversation, Michael picks his nose and then eats it. All conversation ceases.

(pregnant pause)

pregnant pause by jcsavestheday October 16, 2008

Pregnant Pause 

Delay in speech used to give one time to consider the consequences of a statement.

John took the microphone and asked Sarah to marry him. There was a pregnant pause while he, and the 3000-strong audience, waited for an answer.

or

Cars cause pollution that cause global warming..... (pregnant pause).... so when we need a pint of milk, maybe we should walk the 1/4 mile to the store instead of driving!

Pregnant Pause by MichelleM September 30, 2006

Pregnant Pause 

1. Unexpected, annoying delay.

When reading and sending email across Wide Area Network, sometimes there is a pregnant pause, where the application stops your world waits for the hourglass...

Pregnant Pause by justin4fun July 30, 2008

Pregnant Pause 

The amount of time it takes when you look at a girl and wonder if she's pregnant, or just fat.

I had a long Pregnant Pause on Joanie because her top is so loose.

Pregnant Pause by baronkgc May 24, 2017

Pregnant Pause 

When you say something and are interrupted by going into labor.

"Hey hubby, do you want milk- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH *baby crying* ."

(this is a very good example of a pregnant pause)

Pregnant Pause by Mr Knockers August 23, 2025