disastrophe 

A combination of the words 'disaster' and 'catastrophe' indicating a very serious and very tragic event. A tragedy of epic proportions.

The flood was a disastrophe for that region of the United States.

disastrophe by Bob_Lob_law September 10, 2010

disastrophe 

A really, really bad problem. Worse than a disaster, worse than a catastrophe.

Did you see how he screwed up the presentation? It was a disastrophe!

disastrophe by Rick Rodrick September 24, 2003

Disastrophe 

A combination of disaster and catastrophe taking place, usually in the workplace and sometimes involving doughnuts

Guy: I can't believe he ratted us out to the client for blowing off the meeting to go for doughnuts...

Girl: What a disastrophe!!

Disastrophe by AndyHay. March 10, 2010

disastrophe 

A situation or event which scores, in severity, between disaster and catastrophe on the problem scale.

When Maddy realised, after a night of crying about her latest failed relationship, that she had an important Physics test the following day, she declared the situation a disastrophe, and continued sobbing.

disastrophe by gangstayo December 29, 2009

disastrophe 

a cross between a disaster & a catastrophe. The ultimate wreck!

Don't come in! My place is a total disastrophe! Or that drunk chick is a mess! She's a disastrophe waiting to happen!

disastrophe by chocolate chick76 October 30, 2009

disastrophe 

A situation so hideous that it exceeds the definitions of both "disaster" and "catastrophe", thereby necessitating the use of a hybrid.

Sara: How was that new hair place?

Nico: It was a total disastrophe - the guy wanted to give me an ironic perm. Ugh, Williamsburg.

disastrophe by nwags December 19, 2011

Disastrophe 

A hybrid combination of the words "disaster" and "catastrophe" used in any situation that requires a little extra intensity.

A: Have you heard Apache Thundersnow's new single?

R: I haven't, is it any good?

A: No, it's a disastrophe! Their debut single "I'm Hardcore" was so much better...

Disastrophe by A.Lep March 6, 2011