# shit show

> English word · Noun · IPA /ʃɪt ʃoʊ/

## Definitions
1. A situation characterized by chaos, confusion, and incompetence.
2. A messy situation, especially involving drunkenness and partying.

## Etymology
From shit + show. First use in print appears circa 1976. See cite below.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shit-show