World Cup
Definition
An international sports competition, most famously the FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial tournament contested by national soccer teams from around the globe, where dreams are made and crushed in equal measure.
Similar prestigious events in other sports, such as the Cricket World Cup or Rugby World Cup, where fans debate endlessly if their nation's version is superior.
Informally, a massive trophy shaped like a golden globe, symbolizing victory that's often followed by a parade... or a hangover.
Examples
Watching the World Cup, my neighbor's screams were so loud I thought aliens had invaded.
She bet her husband their marriage would last longer than his team's World Cup hopes—spoiler: it didn't.
The World Cup turns casual viewers into experts who suddenly know every player's shoe size and favorite cheese.
During the World Cup, my fridge emptied faster than a referee's credibility after a bad call.