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catastrophy 

Misspelling of 'catastrophe'. One of those scenarios when you know the word looks wrong, but you can't figure out what's wrong with it.
I mispelled 'catastrophy'.
catastrophy by How Inane December 8, 2010

catostrophe 

n. The blatant and regrettable misuse of an apostrophe, often multiple times in a single example. (Etymology: catastrophe + apostrophe.)
Dave looked at the sign on the store. "Joes' Waterbed's." It was definitely a catostrophe. He decided to find another outlet.
catostrophe by davidwayneblack April 1, 2011

colostrophe 

Noun: The catastrophic failure of a colostomy bag

Informal: An embarrassing event or occurrence
"I woke up after the stag next to my sister and wearing her thong. What a colostrophe!"
colostrophe by Michael A A February 7, 2008

catastrophy 

He thought that he was marrying for love, but his young and pretty second wife turned out to be a catastrophy who was more interested in spending his money than in spending any time with him.
catastrophy by Pamelot September 22, 2011

Catastrophysics 

The branch of physics (specifically Astrophysics) that deals with major events that could cause devastation on a vast scale (usually known as catastrophes) and how to make sure they don't happen or at the very least try and find a way to reduce the impact of any given catastrophe.
News in Catastrophysics: A large Earth-killing asteroid is likely to hit us within the next century and there's nothing we can do about it!

Clostrophobic 

Guy: hey come in this elevator
guy2: no I'm clostrophobic

Guy: what that mean
Guy 2: I'm scared of walls
Clostrophobic by Yeetrr69420 September 27, 2019