clusterfuck

English

/ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/, /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A chaotic situation where everything seems to go wrong. It is often caused by incompetence, communication failure, or a complex environment.

Etymology

Compound from English cluster + English fuck (tinker, play with).

Origin

English

fuck

Gloss

tinker, play with

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