(US, sociology) The social phenomenon where residents of Seattle, Washington, appear polite but distant, making it challenging, especially for newcomers, to form deep friendships or break into establi
(US, sociology) The social phenomenon where residents of Seattle, Washington, appear polite but distant, making it challenging, especially for newcomers, to form deep friendships or break into established social circles.
“the "Nice" racists in Laurelhurst. the poster children for NIMBY and "The Seattle Freeze" Laurelhurst in a nutshell:”
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(Internet slang, transitive) To not reply after seeing or reading the last message or email that someone has sent them.
(slang) A person easily susceptible to cold.
(Internet slang) The situation in which a chat partner in an online chat or email exchange or mobile text messaging exchange sees or reads the last message or email sent to them, but does not reply.
(internet slang, humorous, or, sarcastic, sometimes, derogatory) Free speech, especially when construed as granting a right to say anything on any platform.
(North America) A time period of very cold weather, in which the temperatures are below freezing.