Definition of Madhouse
Madhouse
Mad·house
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(noun)
A place or situation characterized by chaos, confusion, or uproar.
e.g. The emergency room was a madhouse on Friday nights.
(noun)
(historical, not used informally and often considered offensive) a psychiatric institution caring for people who are mentally ill, a mental hospital;
e.g. They took him away to a madhouse, where he spent the rest of his days.
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