cold turkey in German

cold turkey in German is abrupt, kalter Entzug — cold turkey means the abrupt and complete withdrawal from an addictive substance, without tapering the dose or using any medication to soften the effects; also the physical symptoms this produces.

cold turkey in German

abrupt

adv

(idiomatic) Not gradually; all at once. Refers especially to quitting a habit by force of will rather than by a gradual reduction.

kalter Entzug

noun

Sudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.

What does "cold turkey" mean?

noun The abrupt and complete withdrawal from an addictive substance, without tapering the dose or using any medication to soften the effects; also the physical symptoms this produces.
"He quit heroin cold turkey and shook for four days straight."
adverb Suddenly and completely, with no gradual reduction, used of stopping any habit.
"I gave up social media cold turkey and did not miss it."
noun Blunt, unvarnished talk that gets straight to the unpleasant point.
"He talked cold turkey to the crew about the layoffs."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cold turkey in a sentence

He quit heroin cold turkey and shook for four days straight.
She gave up twenty cigarettes a day and went through a fortnight of cold turkey.
I gave up social media cold turkey and did not miss it.
He talked cold turkey to the crew about the layoffs.

Similar words in German

straight talk

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cold turkey" in German?

"cold turkey" in German is abrupt, kalter Entzug. cold turkey means: The abrupt and complete withdrawal from an addictive substance, without tapering the dose or using any medication to soften the effects; also the physical symptoms this produces.

How do you use "cold turkey" in a sentence?

Example: "He quit heroin cold turkey and shook for four days straight." In German, "cold turkey" is abrupt, kalter Entzug.

Are there other ways to say "cold turkey" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cold turkey": abrupt, kalter Entzug.

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