To describe something as very cold, referring to the Baltic region.
Baltic
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Baltic, that is."
"I've never seen such a Baltic in all my life."
Etymology & History
British slang meaning extremely cold. From Baltic Sea/region. Modern usage (1990s-2000s). 'It's absolutely baltic!' exaggerates cold. Youth slang particularly.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
1990s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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