Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shitstorm
noun
/ˈʃɪtˌstɔrm/
Definition
A severe controversy or chaotic situation, typically caused by a person’s actions or statements.
Examples
- After the politician’s controversial remarks, a shitstorm erupted on social media.
- The company’s poor response to the crisis created a shitstorm among its customers.
- He found himself in the midst of a shitstorm after his tweet went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Meaning
The term refers to an event that leads to intense public outrage or a significant backlash, often on social media.
Synonyms
- controversy
- fiasco
- debacle
- uproar
