fiascos

Meanings

• noun

  A disastrous failure, especially in a public or business context.

  - "The launch of the new product was a fiasco."
  - "The politician's speech at the rally was a fiasco."
  - "The restaurant's grand opening was a fiasco due to a power outage."

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Synonyms

debacle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fiascos
casinos , jazzinos , fascoes , mascaroes

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Variants

List of all variants of fiascos that leads to same result
fiaschi , fiasco , fiascoes , fiascos

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Etymology

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The term 'fiasco' comes from the Italian word 'vaso fiasco,' which means 'fragile jar.' In the context of a disaster or failure, it is believed to have originated from the idea of a bottle that has broken or failed to hold its contents.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fiasco' is also used in the world of wine to describe a bottle that has not been properly sealed and has spoiled.

2. In the 1960s, the term 'fiasco' was used to describe a type of party game in which players tried to outdo each other by telling increasingly absurd stories.

3. The Italian word 'vaso fiasco' literally translates to 'basket jar,' but the term 'fiasco' is now more commonly associated with the idea of a failure or disaster.

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Related Concepts

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1. debacle: A complete and disastrous failure or collapse, often used interchangeably with 'fiasco'.

2. catastrophe: A large-scale disaster or failure, often used to describe a disaster with extensive damage or loss.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fiasco' is often used metaphorically to describe a failure or disappointment. In art, the term has been used in the title of several works, such as 'The Fiasco' by Salvador Dali, which explores the concept of failure and absurdity. In music, the term has been used in song titles to describe a failed relationship or a disappointing experience.

How to Memorize "fiascos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fragile jar or bottle that has shattered, spilling its contents and causing a mess. This is a visual representation of a fiasco.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fiasco' with the idea of a failure or disappointment. Remember that it is often used to describe a public or business failure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F-I-A-S-C-O' to remember the meaning: 'Failure In A Spectacular Collapse'.

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