cold shoulder
noun
Definitions of cold shoulder noun
- Singular
an unfriendly attitude shown to someone, especially by intentionally ignoring them or showing a lack of interest.
She was displeased with him, so she gave him the cold shoulder.
They have been giving me the cold shoulder since the argument.
He felt the cold shoulder from his colleagues after expressing his opinion at the meeting.
verb
Definitions of cold shoulder verb
- Transitive
to deliberately ignore someone in an unfriendly manner.
She cold-shouldered him for being late.
He felt cold-shouldered by his friends at the party.
The manager cold-shouldered the employee who raised objections.
adjective
Definitions of cold shoulder adjective
- Before noun
describing a top or dress with parts cut out to show the shoulders.
She wore a beautiful cold shoulder dress to the wedding.
Cold shoulder tops are a popular fashion choice for the summer.
This cold shoulder design makes the jumpsuit look more fashionable.