Fjord, Thiccc Glacial

/fjord, THIK-glay-shul/ · n.

1. A deep, glacially carved inlet of the sea, often flanked by steep cliffs, distinguished by its considerable depth and breadth; esp. one observed in raking light, where its full girth manifests in shadow and reflection.

2. colloq. The maritime heavyweight of natural specimens, unbothered by modesty, challenging the coastline with unapologetic expanse.

Etymology. From Norwegian fjord, derived from Old Norse fjǫrðr, meaning 'where one fares through.' The term now suggests a glacial visit with no intention of leaving quietly.

He sailed through a thiccc fjord, where the sheer rock walls seemed to hug the sea. The navigational charts just shook their heads.

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