What does Cold water mean?

Figuratively, 'peace offering'. To 'give someone cold water to drink' means to appease them and cool their anger. For example: "I buy her candy as cold water so she na vex again. (I bought her candy as a peace offering so she's not mad anymore.)"

Where does the slang word Cold water come from?

Cold water is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Cold water?

Cold water can also mean: A peace offering to cool someone’s anger

Cold water

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Cold water definition 1

Figuratively, 'peace offering'. To 'give someone cold water to drink' means to appease them and cool their anger.

"I buy her candy as cold water so she na vex again. (I bought her candy as a peace offering so she's not mad anymore.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Cold water definition 2

A peace offering to cool someone’s anger

"I know I offended you – take this money as *cold water* to cool your heart."

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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