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shambolic

sham·bo·lic

UK/ʃamˈbɒlɪk/ US/(ˌ)ʃæmˈbɑlɪk/ uncommon uk

adjective

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Origin

Possibly from shambles + -o- + -ic (adjective), in which the interconsonantal -o- avoids the /mbl/ consonant cluster. Possibly influenced by symbolic. Alternatively, possibly a blend of shambles + symbolic.

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