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Meaning of shambles

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shambles

Pronunciation:/ˈʃæmbl̩z/

verb

Definitions

  1. To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.

    Example: I wasn't too impressed with the fellow, when he shambled in unenthusiastically and an hour late.

noun

Definitions

  1. Work done in a poor fashion

  2. A scene of great disorder or ruin

  3. A great mess or clutter

    Example: This website is a shambles.

  4. A scene of bloodshed, carnage or devastation