heat dome

//hiːt doʊm// Medium • Origin: Weather/climate slang, 2020s.

An intense, prolonged heat wave trapped by atmospheric conditions.

The city suffered under a record-breaking heat dome.

extreme heat wave

Frequently used in climate reporting.

She won’t date anyone without a job—she’s allergic to broke.

He ankled out of the meeting early.

They min-maxed their budget.

Snack companies are accused of shrinkflation.

That meme is pure shitposting.

He keeps flexing his new car.