Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shit-show

noun

/ʃɪt ʃoʊ/

Definition

A spectacular failure or disaster, often used to describe a chaotic situation where everything goes wrong.

Examples

After the merger fell apart, the whole process turned into a complete shit-show.
The meeting was such a shit-show that nobody knew what was being discussed.
When the festival was canceled at the last minute, it became a major shit-show for the organizers.

Meaning

The term ‘shit-show’ usually refers to an event or situation that is characterized by a high degree of disorder, confusion, or ineptitude, typically leading to negative outcomes.