cold turkey
📖 Definitions
noun
1. An abrupt and complete withdrawal, especially from an addiction.
2. A frank and direct expression of views.
adjective
Abrupt and complete.
adverb
Abruptly.
verb tr., intr.
To abruptly and completely withdraw, especially from something addictive.
💬 Usage Examples
“When [Paul Denino] turned sixteen, he quit them all cold turkey. These days, he often talks about the drugs as a mental prison.” Adrian Chen; No More Secrets; The New Yorker; Jul 9-16, 2018.