Gullfoss og Geysir

Icelandic

Etymology

Gullfoss and Geysir are two major natural attractions in Iceland that are a part of the Golden Circle, a popular tourist route.

Gullfoss is a large waterfall, so in the second definition it stands for severe diarrhea, and Geysir is a geyser, so in the second definition it stands for severe vomiting.

Noun

Gullfoss og Geysir m

  1. Gullfoss and Geysir (two nature attractions commonly visited in tandem)
  2. (informal, humorous) gastroenteritis with both diarrhea and vomiting
    Synonym: magapest
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