cold as a witch's tit

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Etymology

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Apparently coined by the American author Francis Van Wyck Mason: the term first appears in his Novel Spider House, published in 1932.[1]

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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cold as a witch's tit (not comparable)

  1. (simile, colloquial, vulgar, humorous) Very cold.

Usage notes

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  • Generally used to describe weather.

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References

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  1. ^ Gary Martin (2022 January 29 (last accessed)) “What is the origin of the phrase ‘Colder than a witch’s tit’?”, in phrases.org‎[1], The Phrase Finder
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