A plural noun, which is treated as singular in construction of sentences, that has connotations of disorder, particularly when as a result of willful indiscipline.
How did that shambles ever get on the air?
Trying to get anything useful done over a video link always results in an unusable shambles.
Wow, episode 36 was an epic shambles.
Trying to get anything useful done over a video link always results in an unusable shambles.
Wow, episode 36 was an epic shambles.
by ubercurmudgeon January 19, 2011
A disorganised situation which comes about in an organisation because the shower who call themselves management didn't or couldn't think ahead so didn't see it coming.
The simplest form of 'shambles' which could have been foreseen by any 12 year old.
The simplest form of 'shambles' which could have been foreseen by any 12 year old.
When X and Y were away from the office at the same time, no one knew how to answer the phone turning everything into a shambles but it wasn't a complete shambles as email still worked.
by MoLincs November 29, 2011
Adjective. The state of being where one's life is in "shambles." Typically occurs the morning after fraternity parties or during exam weeks.
by Fratthew April 2, 2010
by danielfromabove2 March 17, 2014
A structure in a golf competition which allows golfers with higher handicaps to defeat golfers with lower handicaps without requiring them to perform.
by Da_lauber March 4, 2019
Adj. When one is in a state of confusion in which their life is disorderly and chaotic; also used to describe when one is disheveled, haggard or just a complete mess.
by tarynNmark February 24, 2011
A term used by basic bitches to say they and/or their life is "in shambles," or a huge fucking mess. Usually refers to being sloppy and drunk off one's ass.
Terri: "Omg Stacy, did you see how shambly Karen was at the frat party?"
Stacy: "I can't even. After she threw up, I heard she literally gave Trevor road head when he drove her home in his Prius."
Stacy: "I can't even. After she threw up, I heard she literally gave Trevor road head when he drove her home in his Prius."
by G.andy18 February 27, 2017