Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shitshow
noun
/ˈʃɪtʃoʊ/
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Definition
A situation or event that is chaotic, poorly organized, or a complete mess.
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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.
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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.
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Synonyms
- fiasco
- disaster
- debacle
- train wreck
- chaos