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NYC tornado
/ˌɛn.waɪˈsiː tɔːrˈneɪ.doʊ/
Definition
1
A rare meteorological event involving a cyclonic storm occurring within the five boroughs of New York City.
2
A colloquial term representing the sheer chaotic efficiency and high-speed unpredictability of life, traffic, or social dynamics in the metropolitan area.
Examples
The NYC tornado hit with all the grace of a tourist stopping dead in the middle of a subway staircase during rush hour.
Trying to get an affordable apartment in Manhattan feels less like a real estate transaction and more like surviving an NYC tornado while clutching your credit score.
My morning commute through Times Square makes a literal NYC tornado seem like a peaceful, well-organized yoga retreat.