miniclimax

English

Etymology

From mini- +‎ climax.

Noun

miniclimax (plural miniclimaxes)

1. A minor climax.
   • 2007 August 27, Viv Bernstein, “As Playoffs Near, Edwards Is Gaining Momentum”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     BRISTOL, Tenn., Aug. 26 — The race to the playoffs is almost over in Nascar ’s Nextel Cup series, and the drama that usually makes the final few weeks of the regular season a miniclimax is oddly missing this time.