Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shitshow

noun
/ˈʃɪtʃoʊ/
Definition
A situation or event that is chaotic, poorly organized, or a complete mess.
Examples
  • The event turned into a total shitshow when the venue double-booked the space.
  • Watching the debate was like witnessing a shitshow unfold on live television.
  • They tried to organize the trip, but it ended up being a shitshow due to all the last-minute changes.
Meaning
The term typically describes anything that has gone wrong to the extent that it has become absurd and uncontrollable, often in a humorous way.
Synonyms
  • fiasco
  • disaster
  • debacle
  • train wreck
  • chaos