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Catastrophuck 

A disaster that is worse than a catastrophe. Super bad.
That birthday party was a total catastrophuck.
Catastrophuck by Thelevs October 6, 2016

catastrophuck 

When a hell hole hits a catalysm. The ultimate stage of a disaster. Coined in the early 21st century, on 3rd October, 2006.
Mostly use when a play on words in intented especially in terms of political inadequacies.
By invading Iraq, the USA got itself into a catastrophuck.
catastrophuck by awjq November 10, 2008

Catastrophuck 

the situation you are faced with after a massive disaster, something bigger than a clusterfuck
"This tornado/earthquake/hurricane has created a huge Catastrophuck"
Catastrophuck by BigKleck December 24, 2009

Catastrophuck 

When everything goes to hell in a hand basket.
The unsupervised apprentices were allowed to run amuck. It was an utter Catastrophuck.
Catastrophuck by Dickgozinnya February 3, 2022

catastrophic success 

An event or product that attracts so much interest and attention that it exceeds its own sustaining capacity, resulting in the inability of the organization to respond to demand.
The new product was such a hit that the store ran out, resulting in angry crowds destroying the mall. It was a catastrophic success for the company.
catastrophic success by ohlms March 10, 2009

Catastrofuck 

When a hell-hole hits a cataclysm.

This word was coined by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show on October 3, 2006.

Republican senator Linsey Graham's comments from the Daily Show clip:

"If it is seen that our country is trying to define the Geneva Convention to meet the needs of the CIA, why can't every other country redefine the Geneva Convention to meet the needs of their secret police? It would be a disaster."

Jon Stewart's response:

"Yes, a disaster, as opposed to what we have in Iraq now. Uh, what's it called when a hell-hole hits a cataclysm? A, uh... catastrofuck.

(pause)

I just coined that, didn't I?"
Friend 1: Wow, have you heard about the latest shit going on in Iraq?

Friend 2: Yeah. What a catastrofuck.
Catastrofuck by Eric D on the MIC September 23, 2008
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