pandemonium
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- a state of extreme confusion and disorderSynonyms: chaosbedlamtopsy-turvydomtopsy-turvyness
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Pandemonium \Pan`de*mo"ni*um\, n. [NL., from Gr. pa^s, pa^n, all + dai`mwn a demon.]
1.The great hall or council chamber of demons or evil spirits. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
2.An utterly lawless, riotous place or assemblage. [1913 Webster]
3.A condition of unrestrained disorder and chaotic, riotous uproar. [1913 Webster +PJC]
The Devil's Dictionary
PANDEMONIUM, n. Literally, the Place of All the Demons. Most of them have escaped into politics and finance, and the place is now used as a lecture hall by the Audible Reformer. When disturbed by his voice the ancient echoes clamor appropriate responses most gratifying to his pride of distinction.