shambolic
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ʃamˈbɒlɪk/ / /(ˌ)ʃæmˈbɑlɪk/ / /ʃæmˈbɔlɪk/
adj
Etymology: Possibly from shambles + -o- + -ic (adjective), in which the interconsonantal -o- avoids the /mbl/ consonant cluster. Possibly influenced by symbolic. Alternatively, possibly a blend of shambles + symbolic.
- Chaotic, disorganised or mismanaged.
“[O]ne must admit there were those among us who were somewhat on the shambolic side.”
“He said his club had coined a new word 'Shambolic,' which meant spending more time watching the weather than playing.”