Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kerflooey
Adjective
kər-ˈflü-ē
Definition
A state of complete failure or disaster; something that goes wrong in a spectacular or chaotic way.
Examples
- When the project hit a snag, everything went kerflooey.
- After the thunderstorm, our plans for the picnic went kerflooey.
- The car repair turned kerflooey when they discovered more issues.
Meaning
Kerflooey refers to an event or situation that has unraveled or fallen apart, often unexpectedly or messily. It suggests a sense of chaos and disorder, usually in a humorous context.
Synonyms
- blowup
- collapse
- fiasco
- catastrophe
- disaster
