Something in complete disarray similar to a shambles.
Shambolic
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Shambolic!"
"That's a bit Shambolic, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British chaotic, disorganized. British disorder terminology from 'shambles'. 'Shambolic performance' British messy. Middle-class British criticism. Reflects British disorder vocabulary creativity.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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