911
Definition
The universal emergency telephone number used in the United States, Canada, and several other countries to summon police, fire, or medical services.
A dire situation requiring immediate help, often invoked hyperbolically for minor disasters like a dead phone battery.
Shorthand for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, a pivotal moment in modern history.
Iconic high-performance sports car model manufactured by Porsche since 1963, synonymous with speed and engineering excellence.
Examples
When his cat knocked over the entire Lego Death Star, he whispered '911' under his breath before grabbing the broom.
She finally got her hands on a vintage Porsche 911, proving that some emergencies are worth the speeding ticket.
Dialing 911 for a 'tech support apocalypse' after his smart fridge started reciting poetry at 3 a.m.
In movies, the hero always saves the day just as the clock strikes 911 o'clock.