word
Italian
fiasco
fee-AS-koh
fiˈæskoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
fiasco
Dictionary meaning
A complete and embarrassing failure.
History and origin
Italian — literally 'bottle'; its exact etymology is disputed.
Examples
- The product launch turned into a complete fiasco when the servers crashed.
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