cold shower

Noun

Meaning

A shower taken by a person in cold water; as taken for therapeutic reasons, or suggested as a remedy to calm sexual excitement.

(figuratively) Something unexpected and often unpleasant which makes one take stock or reconsider something; a sudden change or turn of events.

(figuratively) A chilly or unenthusiastic reaction to something or someone.

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Examples

Engage your inner caveman and gnaw the ribs straight down to the bone -- or get a fully loaded "kitchen sink" sandwich and finish the meal with a giblet-laden dirty rice so filthy you’ll need a cold shower afterward. Source: Internet

Ooops, erm, just mention the words "whip up" and he's off under the cold shower again. Source: Internet

Hey Joel, came across your site today 3-12-16, truly inspiring and motivating, including taking a cold shower on purpose today. Source: Internet

I think I need a cold shower after reading that. Source: Internet

It lacked integrity you could say, and there was an impact on me, who I am for myself and why I took on the cold shower. Source: Internet

Then a hot shower followed by cold shower. Source: Internet

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