Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snake-pit

noun

/ˈsneɪk pɪt/

Definition

A place characterized by chaos, disorder, or hostility, often used metaphorically to describe a difficult or dangerous environment.

Examples

After the merger, the office became a snake-pit of competing interests.
The debate turned into a snake-pit, with participants shouting over each other.
Walking into that meeting felt like entering a snake-pit, with tensions running high among the teams.

Meaning

The term ‘snake-pit’ refers to a situation or place where there is a lot of confusion, conflict, or danger, resembling the chaotic scene of snakes in a confined space.