When in solution, this particular compound gives an absolutely gorgeous pink-purple colour.
As a solid, it is black, but sparkly black!
It has therefore endeared itself to many a Chemistry A level student!
A portmanteau of mangled and discombobulated, it can mean anything from the simple confusion of losing your keys, tripping over the dog and then pouring your coffee on your cereal, or ending up thinking you have 7 legs after a rave.