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noun
A terrible mess, or very unpleasant situation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: shitshow, crap circus
Antonyms: none provided
History
Briefly popularized by a 2014 ZDNET article using the term in reference to the Android ecosystem, which was then referenced by Apple CEO Tim Cook (see quotations below).
