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blizzard
This term evokes a sense of total disorientation and overwhelming force. In its literal sense, it describes a chaotic atmospheric event where wind and snow merge into a whiteout, creating a feeling of isolation and danger.
When used figuratively, it describes a deluge of intangible items, such as emails or inquiries. This usage emphasizes the suffocating or paralyzing nature of the volume, suggesting that the recipient is buried under the sheer quantity of input.
Meanings
A severe snowstorm with high winds and very low visibility.
The city was paralyzed by a massive blizzard that dumped three feet of snow.
A sudden, overwhelming amount of something, typically information or requests.
The office was hit by a blizzard of complaints after the system crash.
Examples
A blizzard is coming.