Five-second-rule Definition

noun

The false belief that food dropped on the ground may safely be eaten provided it is picked up within five seconds of touching the ground.

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(informal) The thesis that food fallen on the ground remains equally edible and healthful if lifted therefrom within five seconds.

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Other Word Forms of Five-second-rule

Singular:

five-second-rule

Plural:

five-second rules

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