English Explanatory Dictionary

shit show

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation characterized by chaos, confusion, and incompetence.
  2. A messy situation, especially involving drunkenness and partying.

Pronunciation

/ʃɪt ʃoʊ/

Word forms

shit show shit shows shit-show shitshow

Etymology

From shit + show. First use in print appears circa 1976. See cite below.

Synonyms

crapshow shitstorm clown show clusterfuck debacle fiasco hot mess omnishambles perfect storm

Related words

shit sandwich
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