fiasco
1 synonym for fiasco, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A complete and often embarrassing failure.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fiasco
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a total fiasco
end in fiasco
Etymology
From Italian fiasco ("bottle, flask"), via the theatrical phrase far fiasco ("to make a bottle"), meaning to flop on stage — the exact origin of the failure sense is debated.
Full origin of fiasco →Frequently asked questions
What does “fiasco” mean?
The word “fiasco” means a complete and often embarrassing failure. In plain terms, a total, often humiliating flop.
How do you pronounce “fiasco”?
“Fiasco” is pronounced fee-AS-koh (/fiˈæs.koʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fiasco” in a sentence?
Here is “fiasco” used in a sentence: “The product launch turned into a total fiasco when the servers crashed.”
What part of speech is “fiasco”?
“Fiasco” is a noun.
Where does the word “fiasco” come from?
The word “fiasco” comes from Italian. From Italian fiasco ("bottle, flask"), via the theatrical phrase far fiasco ("to make a bottle"), meaning to flop on stage — the exact origin of the failure sense is debated.
Is “fiasco” a common word?
“Fiasco” is an uncommon word in modern English.
