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earthquake
/ˈɝːθˌkweɪk/
Definition
1
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action.
2
Any sudden and violent upheaval or disturbance, often used figuratively for major disruptions in politics, business, or society.
Examples
The earthquake turned my perfectly stacked Jenga tower into modern art overnight.
During the earthquake, my cat finally achieved its dream of walking on walls like a superhero.
That minor earthquake was just Mother Nature's way of reminding us to do the dishes.
The earthquake shook the stock market harder than a bad earnings call from a crypto bro.