give (one) the freeze

give (one) the freeze

To intentionally ignore, appear disinterested in, or act indifferent toward one; to snub one. She thinks you started that rumor about her—that's why she's been giving you the freeze all day. Everyone gave me the freeze from the moment I stepped foot inside the room. If Adam continues to give you the freeze, just start ignoring him for a while. See how he likes it.

See also: freeze, give

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freeze

1. n. the act of ignoring someone; the cold shoulder. Everybody seems to be giving me the freeze.

2. tv. to ignore someone; to give someone the cold shoulder. Don’t freeze me, gang! I use a mouth wash!

3. in. to hold perfectly still. (Also a command given by a police officer that implies there is a gun pointed at a suspect.) The fuzz shouted, “Freeze, or you’re dead meat!”

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