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cold one

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A beer; usually, a cold beer straight from a refrigerator or cooler.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • I'm going to crack open a cold one.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: frosty one, ice-cold

Antonyms: none provided

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