bitter cold

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Coined by William Shakespeare in 1602 in "Hamlet," act 1, scene 1:

For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.

Adjective

bitter cold (comparative more bitter cold, superlative most bitter cold)

  1. Of an environment, very cold and unpleasant.
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