Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clusterfuck
noun
/ˈklʌstərˌfʌk/
Definition
A chaotic situation or a complete mess, especially one that is caused by a combination of various factors or people involved.
Examples
- The project turned into a clusterfuck when nobody followed the original plan.
- After the team ignored the deadlines, the event became a total clusterfuck.
- When too many people tried to give their input, the discussion quickly devolved into a clusterfuck.
Meaning
The term describes a scenario that has gone horribly wrong due to poor planning or mismanagement, often involving multiple parties.
Synonyms
- mess
- disaster
- fiasco
- chaos
- bedlam
