TEOTWAWKI

• (US) IPA^(key): [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i]

TEOTWAWKI

1. Acronym of the end of the world as we know it.
   • 2013, Amber Kizer, A Matter of Days, Delacorte Press, →ISBN, page 75:

     “Teotwawki.” He shrugged.
     “Where'd that come from?” English, please?
     “Teotwawki,” Rabbit repeated.
     That's helpful. “Which means?”
     “‘The end of the world as we know it.’ Teotwawki. I'll probably shorten it eventually.”

   • 2019, Thomas Milan Konda, Conspiracies of Conspiracies: How Delusions Have Overrun America, University of Chicago Press, →ISBN, page 323:

     Conspiracists convinced of an impending apocalyptic battle will begin “preparing for TEOTWAWKI, because they appear to have a deep-seated, almost nihilistic wish for everything just to end.”

• Often used online by members of survivalist groups.

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