Chiberia

Chi-beria is a term coined by NWS meteorologist Ricky Castro (on his way to work) before the 1/6/2014 polar vortex outbreak. The City of Chicago and greater suburban areas reached AIR temperatures at around -15 degree Fahrenheit. Combined with even colder wind chills of down to -50 degrees Fahrenheit and about a foot of snow, social media controller for the NWS decided it would accurately depict the severity of the upcoming weather and cause people to take precaution. The word went viral via hastags (#) and became to be used as a term to describe Chicago during periods of extreme cold weather. Simple etymology consists of combining the names "Chicago" with "Siberia". It means conditions for the city will or currently rival conditions of Siberia, notorious for extreme cold and snow.

"Man it's cold today in Chicago"
"yeah, welcome to Chiberia dude"

"With temperatures staying below zero for over 48 hours, you wouldn't be able to tell if you're in Chicago or Siberia. Perhaps you're in Chiberia"

"Chicago experienced the biggest chill in nearly 20 years. We’re talking (feels like) tempeatures of -40 to -50 degrees. Keep warm, Chicago! #Chiberia"--fox chicago news

by chiraqimofoo January 25, 2014

Chiberia

The weather in Chicago gets so cold, that it's climate can get cold like Siberia, since in Siberia it gets really hot in the summer and brutally cold in the winter.

Man, it's so cold today, It's Chiberia, not Chicago! Lake Michigan has completely frozen over!!!

by autistic nerd 1991 May 24, 2015

Chi-beria

Chi-beria is what Chicago turns into when it gets really fucking cold. I mean like -400 degrees. So cold that you legitimately question whether you are in the 3rd largest American city or on the frozen tundra of Siberia.

When a polar vortex rolls through the Midwest, you know all the schools are closing in Chi-beria.

by jmarteeeeen January 9, 2014

chibernate

To hibernate Chicago style. To survive the apocalyptic reality that is Chicago winter one must take aggressive measures to ensure sustenance of the soul and physical being. This entails guaranteeing you secure a Chibernation partner for nothing else other than body heat shared through prolonged snuggling. In selecting who you choose to Chibernate with you should give significant thought to the following:

Take out food preferences of the Chiberation partner in question

Suitability of the couch in the selected Chibernation location for long dormant sessions wide enough for spooning

A robust cable package including all premium channels

4x4 car

Would you like to Chibernate with me? I am looking for a Chibernation partner. Could you see yourself spending this winter Chibernating with me?

by chameleon November 4, 2014

Chimerian

the definition of a Chimerian is a person who thinks in a way like no other.

The chimerian made a lightning rod for his dad out of only gluesticks, and copper.

by Dasious July 18, 2022

chinerians

Chinese traders who think of themselves as Caribbean people

MAAAN, Them Chinerians are hard to understand

by CheengChee June 28, 2018