# cold as charity

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Very cold, whether in temperature or in demeanour.

## Etymology
An ironic reference to the cold-hearted nature of much so-called charity, which should naturally be warm.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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