(transitive) To infer characteristics of (a person) using cold reading. / (intransitive) To make inferences about a person using the practice of cold reading.

an act of cold reading.

(idiomatic) To contract a cold. / (idiomatic) To encounter difficulties.

(idiomatic) A short and sudden period of cold weather.

A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided.

(pathology) A small bump (namely a vesicle) on the lips resulting from infection by herpes simplex viruses (mostly HHV1 but also HHV2).

(law enforcement, slang) A criminal investigation that has not been solved after a considerable time but remains “on the books” and may be reopened when new evidence appears.

(idiomatic) In a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought.

The technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.

A sales call either by telephone or personal presence, made without a referral or without preparing the recipient of the call.