English Explanatory Dictionary

omnishambles

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation that is bad or mismanaged in every way.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒmniˌʃæmbəlz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-omnishambles.wav

Word forms

omnishambles

Etymology

From omni- + shambles. Introduced by the television show The Thick of It in 2009.

Synonyms

clusterfuck debacle fiasco hot mess perfect storm shit show shitstorm

Related words

spectacle
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