hot mess
The term "hot mess" is commonly used in American English to describe chaotic situations or disheveled individuals, often with a humorous or ironic undertone.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, chiefly US)A situation or object in a state of extreme disarray or chaos.
Example
- The project turned into a hot mess after the manager left.
- The kitchen was a hot mess after the dinner party.
B2Describing People
(informal, chiefly US)A person who is disorganized or unbalanced but still appealing or attractive.
Example
- Despite her chaotic lifestyle, she's quite the hot mess and everyone loves her energy.
- He's a hot mess, always late but somehow charming.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot mess":
shit showdumpster firetrain wreckmessed uphot stuffmess upmess aboutdog's breakfast