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Cold shoulder

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub. idiomatic
  2. 2
    a refusal to recognize someone you know wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To deliberately slight or snub someone. idiomatic

Etymology

Etymology 1

Possibly coined by Sir Walter Scott in 1816, from give someone the cold shoulder.

Etymology 2

Possibly coined by Sir Walter Scott in 1816, from give someone the cold shoulder.

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