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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
Chiberia by chiraqimofoo January 25, 2014
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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!!!

Chiberow 

(chib IR row) The act of being the most insanely sick, awesome, or gnar guy around. Or being able to fly.
1. "Sup Chiberow?" "Not much brah"
2. Dude, there's a Chiberow outside the plane window.
Chiberow by itsthatguyagain October 20, 2010

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?
chibernate by chameleon November 4, 2014
From the word Chihuahua.

An aggressive and overall rude person. One who lashes out for no apparent reason.
You are such a chiber today, I can't bear it. You should be more like a pug, they are always so kind and loving.
Chiber by DogIsGodBackwards January 7, 2019

cheberber 

I want a cheberber
cheberber by Kshbegs October 31, 2021
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