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madhouse

mad·house [ mád hòwss ] (plural mad·hous·es [ mád howzəz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. scene of chaos or confusion: a place where there is much noise and activity and little order or control ( informal ) ( sometimes considered offensive )

2. offensive term: an offensive term for a hospital or residential facility for people who have psychiatric disorders ( dated )

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