| Main Entry: | cold call |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | unsolicited call |
Synonyms: |
hard sell, sales call, spam, spit |
| Main Entry: | hard sell |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | insistent marketing |
Synonyms: |
cold call, high-pressure salesmanship |
| Notes: | hard sell implies an aggressive approach toward a potential buyer; soft sell is a more subtle, suggestive approach |
Antonyms: |
soft sell |