basketcase
/B AE1 S K AH0 T K EY0 S/noun
- 1
One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.
“She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding.”
- 2
An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).
“Some countries are breadbaskets, others basket cases.”
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