shitshow

or shit show

[ shit-shoh ]

noun

, Slang: Vulgar.

1. a chaotic event or situation, often one that turns out badly:

   The world doesn't need more bitching about the inevitable, unfixable shitshow that is modern air travel.

2. a person or thing that is a total mess, failure, or disaster:

   You'll be cursing that contractor for hours while you try to reverse the shitshow under your new tile floor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shitshow¹

First recorded in 1970–75; shit ( def ) + show ( def )

Example Sentences

If this shitshow has taught us anything, I sincerely hope it’s that.

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