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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
  • Today chaos gives bad people the opportunity to advance their own nefarious agendas with little regards for the American people.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Democrats, especially under President Joe Biden, spent years treating border enforcement as optional, and the chaos that followed put American safety at risk.
    — Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of chaos
Noun
  • But hair loss is also a potential symptom of PMOS, which stands for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, a common hormonal disorder that affects about 5 to 6 million women in the United States.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • No consistent associations stood out for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and associations between infections and ADHD could also be accounted for by other relationship factors.
    — Mike McRae September 24, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of disorder
Noun
  • Certain teas contain plant compounds that may affect inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormones.
    — Brandi Jones, HEALTH, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Outside, the property has the feel of a private tropical compound.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of compound
Noun
  • The experiments were not designed to demonstrate ignition or fusion gain, but to isolate and test this core compression principle.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Honoring Nigo’s work and influence, the exhibition analyzes and illustrates the cultural fusions that have shaped his lifework through fashion, music, and design — from Japanese craft and streetwear to vintage Americana and contemporary luxury.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fusion
Noun
  • Ti-6Al-4V, the titanium alloy used here, also offers particularly good resistance to seawater corrosion.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Limited to only 100 pieces, it is housed in the watchmaker’s proprietary Platinumtech—a patented alloy made from 95 percent pure platinum that is 85 percent harder than conventional platinum alloys.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • For example, standard plastics, composites, sealants, and lubricants manufactured on Earth will release trapped gases and volatile compounds, and rapidly degrade in Mars' near-vacuum.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Thermoplastic composites are lighter than typical aluminum aircraft bodies.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of composite
Noun
  • But with the Lions' secondary in such disarray, and with no significant moves made to improve the secondary after cornerback Terrion Arnold's arrest and release, could the blame go straight to general manager Brad Holmes?
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The tour seems to be in complete disarray, the apolitical Sheeran being attacked online for not walking away, supporting his opening act, or pushing back against the owners’ demands.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of disarray
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“Dog's breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%27s%20breakfast. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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