massacree
massacree · massacrees
A bizarre and improbable sequence of events creating great confusion and fussA bizarre and improbable sequence of events creating great confusion and fuss.
US/ˈmæ.sə.kɹi/
Meaning
2 senses(dialectal)A bizarre and improbable sequence of events creating great confusion and fuss.
One who has been killed in a massacre.
Origin
Likely a corruption of English/French massacre, possibly from the Missouri French dialect.Likely a corruption of English/French massacre, possibly from the Missouri French dialect. Originated in the Ozark Mountains; date unknown.
From massacre + -ee.
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Forms
plural: massacrees| Singular | massacree |
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