shambolic — [sham bäl′ik] adj. [Brit. Informal] confused, disorderly, chaotic, etc. * * * sham·bol·ic (shăm bŏlʹĭk) adj. Chiefly British Slang Disorderly or chaotic: “ [The country s] transportation system is in a shambolic state” (London Sunday Times). … … Universalium
shambolic — by 1970, apparently from SHAMBLE (Cf. shamble), perhaps on model of symbolic … Etymology dictionary
shambolic — ► ADJECTIVE informal, chiefly Brit. ▪ chaotic or disorganized. ORIGIN from SHAMBLES(Cf. ↑shambles), probably on the pattern of symbolic … English terms dictionary
shambolic — [sham bäl′ik] adj. [Brit. Informal] confused, disorderly, chaotic, etc … English World dictionary
shambolic — [[t]ʃæmbɒ̱lɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe a situation, person, or place as shambolic, you mean that they are very disorganized. [BRIT] ...a shambolic public relations disaster... John lived in a stylishly shambolic artist s studio … English dictionary
shambolic — adjective ʃæm.ˈbɒl.ɪkʃæm.ˈbɔl.ɪk chaotic, disorganised The pub was empty of all but the most dedicated drinkers, shambolic figures huddled over bottles. See Also: shambles … Wiktionary
shambolic — sham|bol|ic [ʃæmˈbɔlık US ˈba: ] adj BrE [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: shambles, perhaps on the model of symbolic] very disorganized ▪ the Government s shambolic efforts to deal with the crisis … Dictionary of contemporary English
shambolic — adjective informal lacking organization or planning: The way they run this place is totally shambolic … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
shambolic — /ʃæmˈbɒlɪk/ (say sham bolik) adjective in a shambles; confused; disorderly: *the nine month review process was shambolic , with hotels and clubs keeping the unfair monopoly over selling takeaway liquor. –aap news, 2000. {from shambles with… …
Shambolic Birth and Early Life Of — Infobox Album | Name = Shambolic Birth and Early Life Of Type = Compilation album Artist = The Flaming Lips Released = 2002 Recorded = Genre = Length = 49:58 Label = Producer = Reviews = Chronology = The Flaming Lips compilation Last album = The… … Wikipedia
shambolic — adjective Etymology: probably from shambles Date: 1970 chiefly British obviously disorganized or confused … New Collegiate Dictionary
