Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-cold
idiom
/ˌaʊtˈkoʊld/
Definition
Completely unconscious or in a deep sleep, especially as a result of exhaustion or physical impact.
Examples
- After the long hike, he fell out-cold by the campfire.
- She was so tired from work that she was out-cold within minutes of getting home.
- He was knocked out-cold during the game and had to be helped off the field.
Meaning
To be in a state where one is unable to be awakened; informally used to describe someone who is asleep and unresponsive.
Synonyms
- unconscious
- asleep
- knocked out
