cold second

Cold Second (Meaning)

‘Cold Second’ Definition:

(noun – informal)

Expression: ‘cold second‘ – definition: opposite of a ‘hot second‘ – A brief moment in time that is stressful, distressing, or worrying to someone/something. Example: “Suddenly a rabid dog appeared from nowhere, ran right up to me, looked me in the eyes and growled menacingly. For a cold second I thought I was gonna die!”