To completely and utterly mess something up beyond recognition, often by overcomplicating it, making it far worse, or ruining it through ineptitude or a misguided attempt at improvement. Implies a catastrophic failure or a situation gone horribly wrong due to one's actions.
Etymology/Background: Thought to have originated from a specific individual named Ivy from the Bloom, known for their uncanny ability to botch tasks, or possibly from a situation where something vital was "strangled" or overtaken, much like ivy can strangle a plant or building.
Etymology/Background: Thought to have originated from a specific individual named Ivy from the Bloom, known for their uncanny ability to botch tasks, or possibly from a situation where something vital was "strangled" or overtaken, much like ivy can strangle a plant or building.
"Dude, I was trying to fix my car's engine, but I think I just Ivy the whole thing. Now it won't even start."
"The project manager completely Ivy’ed the presentation by adding fifty extra slides the night before."
"I tried to cook that new recipe, but I somehow Ivy it so bad it looks like a science experiment."
"Don't let John touch the speaker system; he'll definitely Ivy it."
"The project manager completely Ivy’ed the presentation by adding fifty extra slides the night before."
"I tried to cook that new recipe, but I somehow Ivy it so bad it looks like a science experiment."
"Don't let John touch the speaker system; he'll definitely Ivy it."
by Wadenshade June 07, 2025