Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cold-shoulder
idiom
/koʊld ˈʃoʊldər/
Definition
To ignore someone in a deliberate or unfriendly manner.
Examples
- After their argument, she decided to cold-shoulder him at the party.
- He felt hurt when his friends cold-shouldered him after he moved away.
Meaning
The phrase ‘cold-shoulder’ refers to the act of giving someone the silent treatment or not acknowledging their presence, often as a way of expressing disapproval or rejection.
Synonyms
- ignore
- snub
- shun
- neglect
