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basketcase

noun

Meaning

  1. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.
  2. An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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