A phenomenon encountered when drinking out of a tall glass with ice that has lodged in the glass, caused by tipping the glass beyond a critical angle to drink, resulting in the ice dislodging and sending a rush of liquid and ice over the drinker's face.
I should have shaken my glass before trying to drink to avoid a Jökulhlaup, but I didn't and now have my drink all over my face and shirt.
by Ryan of the Alleys August 16, 2011
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2. A card in the game Magic: The Gathering.
2. A card in the game Magic: The Gathering.
1} The tsunami of 2005 could be considered a jokulhaups.
2} "I was shocked when I first saw the aftermath of the Yavimaya Valley jokulhaups. The raging waters had swept away trees, bridges, and even houses. My healers had much work to do." -- Kjeldoran Priest
2} "I was shocked when I first saw the aftermath of the Yavimaya Valley jokulhaups. The raging waters had swept away trees, bridges, and even houses. My healers had much work to do." -- Kjeldoran Priest
by nathan_brother June 3, 2005
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