Meaning & Definition of word "Fiasco"
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Fiasco
/fiˈaskoʊ/
noun:
- 1. A complete and ignominious failure.
- Example: The event was a fiasco, with fewer attendees than expected and technical issues throughout the night.
- 2. A situation that is marked by a failure or disaster.
- Example: The product launch turned into a fiasco when the main features failed to work properly.
- 3. An incident that is embarrassing or ludicrous due to its failure.
- Example: Her attempt to cook a gourmet meal became a fiasco when she burned everything.
- 4. A social failure, particularly in a public setting.
- Example: The mayor's speech was a fiasco, leading to widespread criticism and ridicule.
Etymology
Italian 'fiasco', meaning 'flask', used metaphorically to denote a failure.
Common Phrases and Expressions
make a fiasco of:
To create a situation that is a disastrous failure.
fiasco in the making:
An event or situation likely to end in failure.
Related Words
debacle:
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
failure:
Lack of success.
Slang Meanings of fiasco
Meaning: Epic fail
Example Sentence: That party was an epic fail; nobody showed up.
Meaning: Train wreck
Example Sentence: The meeting was a total train wreck, nobody knew what they were doing.