dog's breakfast

noun

Definition of dog's breakfastnext
chiefly British
as in chaos

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  1. chaos
  2. disorder
  3. compound
  4. fusion
  5. alloy
  6. blend
  7. composite
  8. disarray
Noun
  • In the movie, viewers see the regal structure, still intact, glimpsed through the office window of cranky CIA bureau chief MJ (Steve Buscemi), a key player in orchestrating the chaos.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Meiser’s partner said their approach was intended to minimize chaos in the jail system.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of chaos
Noun
  • Their discovery could open the door to fixing genetic muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy before the damage is done.
    — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Research is limited, but has found that up to around 38% of kratom users may develop use disorders.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of disorder
Noun
  • While there are no comprehensive figures for how many workers left the compounds, reports from nearby countries provide a glimpse into the size and diversity of the workforce.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The same gas is commonly found escaping from magmatic vents on Earth, with the compound coming from hot magma beneath the surface.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of compound
Noun
  • Puna has a fusion feel , sliding flavors and spices from Munoz’s international travels into Peruvian classics like a robust sudado, and zippy ceviche.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Will the fusion of the Times and Letterboxd stoke that debate, or create harmony?
    — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fusion
Noun
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The vessel is crafted from 316L stainless steel, an alloy trusted in medical implants and offshore platforms for its strength and resistance to corrosion.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Finished with Paume’s signature blend of five essential oils and notes of cedar, citrus, rosemary and lavender.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • Sunwoda, a Chinese battery manufacturer, has recently announced advances to its polymer-composite approach used for building solid-state batteries.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Upholstery made with living root systems, biobased composites and dyes derived from food waste are among the materials headed to Heimtextil’s new Functional Futures Lab.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of composite
Noun
  • The Eagles are in disarray and will be one of the fascinating teams to watch over the next week because GM Howie Roseman is a shrewd operator.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The bones were swept into a pile and left in disarray, perhaps disturbed by looters while the lid was open.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of disarray
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