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Earthquake now
/ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk naʊ/
Definition
1
A urgent phrase indicating a seismic event occurring at the present moment, often used in alerts or panicked inquiries.
2
Colloquial expression blending the noun 'earthquake' (sudden ground shaking caused by tectonic movement) with the adverb 'now' to demand real-time confirmation of tectonic drama.
Examples
Earthquake now? Nah, that's just my cat doing yoga on the washing machine.
Grab your phone—earthquake now, and the app says it's a 6.2!
In California, 'earthquake now' is less a question and more a daily icebreaker.
Earthquake now or not, my Jenga tower just collapsed spectacularly.