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    Cornbutte (en. Corn butt)

    /kɔʁnbyt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Refers to a person who is careless about their appearance.
    He is always dressed in a hurry, he's really a cornbutte.
    Il est toujours habillé à la va-vite, c'est vraiment un cornbutte.
    Refers to a disorganized place.
    This room has become a real cornbutte, impossible to find anything.
    Cette pièce est devenue un vrai cornbutte, impossible de s'y retrouver.
    A term that can denote a chaotic situation.
    The project was a complete cornbutte, no organization.
    Le projet était un cornbutte complet, aucune organisation.

    Etymology

    Of popular origin, possibly derived from the word 'horns' to denote something ridiculously messy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a cornbutte
    To be neglected or in complete disarray.
    être un cornbutte
    to make a cornbutte
    To create a mess or confusion.
    faire un cornbutte

    Related Words

    resourceful
    A person who knows how to manage in difficult situations.
    débrouillard
    chaos
    A state of complete disorder.
    chaos

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a person who does not take care of their appearance.
    Look at him, he's going out like a cornbutte again.
    Regarde-le, il va encore sortir comme un cornbutte.
    Used to describe a catastrophic situation.
    The party was a cornbutte after everyone left.
    La fête a été un cornbutte après que tout le monde soit parti.