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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shambles

/ˈʃæmbəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does shambles mean?

noun

A complete mess or confusion; a state of utter disorder or chaos. A shambles can also refer to the remains of a battle or a scene of destruction.

Example

"The city was left in shambles after the hurricane."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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