shambles

Meanings

• noun

  A state of confusion or disorder.

  - "The project was in a shambles after the unexpected resignation of the team leader."
  - "The aftermath of the storm left the town in shambles."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃæmbl̩z/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shuffle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shambles
balances , mambo dances , ambulances , dances

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Homophones

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1. Shamble (Scottish) : A type of golf stroke where the ball is hit far from the target, allowing for an easier second shot.
   

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Variants

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shambles , shamble , shambled , shambling

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Forms

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shambles' (noun, singular), 'shambles' (noun, plural)

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a place where butchering of animals was done'. From Old English scamel, scamelian, meaning 'to mangle, disfigure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shambles' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'scamel', which means 'butcher's stall'.

2. In medieval England, 'shambles' were the areas where animals were butchered and sold as meat.

3. The term 'shambles' has been used in various fields, including medicine, to describe a state of confusion or disarray in the body or mind.

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Related Concepts

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1. disorder: A state of confusion or lack of organization.

2. chaos: A state of complete disorder and confusion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shambles' has been used to describe chaotic scenes, such as in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House' and Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. In music, the term has been used in the title of various songs, including 'Shambles' by The Stranglers and 'Shambles of Life' by The Cranberries.

How to Memorize "shambles"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a chaotic scene, such as a storm aftermath or a messy room.
   - Imagine a scene where people are arguing and everything is in disarray.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shambles' with chaos, disorder, or confusion.
   - Think of the word 'shambles' as a synonym for 'disorder' or 'chaos'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'shambles' with the word 'chaos'.
   - Remember the word 'shambles' by thinking of the 'S' sound representing 'Scramble' or 'Squabble', which are synonyms for 'disorder' or 'chaos'.

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