Karl the Fog
karl thuh fognoun
SlangNorCalDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
San Francisco’s summer fog, talked about as if it were a person who rolls in over the west side and ruins your picnic.
In simple English: A nickname for San Francisco’s fog.
Examples
Karl showed up at four and the beach went gray.
You do not fight Karl. You bring a jacket.
Usage notes
A 2010s personification that stuck. Locals also just say “the fog.” Pack a layer either way.
At a glance
- Track
- Slang
- Region
- NorCal
- Part of speech
- noun