The silence that occurs after someone has said or done something that leaves everyone who bore witness to the event speechless. The first cousin of awkward silence. A pregnant pause often occurs when something that requires a sarcastic response happens, but no one quite knows what to day or do.
In the middle of a group of people having a conversation, Michael picks his nose and then eats it. All conversation ceases. (pregnant pause)
By jcsavestheday
Delay in speech used to give one time to consider the consequences of a statement.
John took the microphone and asked Sarah to marry him. There was a pregnant pause while he, and the 3000-strong audience, waited for an answer. or Cars cause pollution that cause global warming..... (pregnant pause).... so when we need a pint of milk, maybe we should walk the 1/4 mile to the store instead of driving!
By MichelleM
1. Unexpected, annoying delay.
When reading and sending email across Wide Area Network, sometimes there is a pregnant pause, where the application stops your world waits for the hourglass...
By justin4fun
The amount of time it takes when you look at a girl and wonder if she's pregnant, or just fat.
I had a long Pregnant Pause on Joanie because her top is so loose.
By baronkgc
When you say something and are interrupted by going into labor.
"Hey hubby, do you want milk- AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH *baby crying* ." (this is a very good example of a pregnant pause)
By Mr Knockers