Affenzirkus

derNoun

monkey business; chaotic mess

English translations

  1. 01

    monkey circus

Word details

German meaning
Eine chaotische, unorganisierte oder lächerliche Situation.
English meaning
Monkey business
Synonym
Chaos, Durcheinander
German example
Die ganze Veranstaltung war ein einziger Affenzirkus.
English example
The whole event was a complete monkey business.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Affenzirkus
Plural Form
die Affenzirkusse

Example sentences with “Affenzirkus”

  1. Was ist das denn für ein Affenzirkus? (What kind of monkey business is this?)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Affenzirkus' formal?

No, it is very informal and colloquial. Masculine (der).