Madhouse

/ˈmædhaʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place that is chaotic, noisy, or crazily disorganized, especially in reference to a situation or environment.

The family reunion turned into a madhouse with all the kids running around and shouting.

An institution for the treatment of mentally ill individuals, often used informally.

In the past, people referred to the asylum as a madhouse without understanding its purpose.

A situation or event characterized by confusion, uproar, or mayhem.

The last-minute preparations for the wedding had turned the whole venue into a madhouse.

The term 'madhouse' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'mad' meaning insane and 'house'.

madhouse behavior

Behavior that is chaotic or wildly uncontrolled.

run a madhouse

To manage a situation or place that is chaotic and lacks order.

madhouse conditions

Situations characterized by disorder and confusion.

insanity

A state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

chaos

Complete disorder and confusion.

anarchy

A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.

Crazy environment

That party was a madhouse with people everywhere.

Wild situation

School during exams is a complete madhouse.