chaotic preparation
[kā-ˈä-tik ˌpre-pə-ˈrā-shən]
noun phrasefemininepl: chaotic preparations / preparações caóticas
preparação caótica
1. disorganized, confused, or haphazard process of getting ready for something
The chaotic preparation for the event left everyone stressed and behind schedule.
A preparação caótica para o evento deixou todos estressados e atrasados.
2. lack of systematic planning or coordination in the setup phase of an activity
Due to chaotic preparation, the conference lacked basic amenities.
Devido à preparação caótica, a conferência carecia de comodidades básicas.
In Brazil, 'preparação caótica' is commonly used in business, event planning, and educational contexts to describe inadequate planning. The term reflects a cultural acknowledgment of the improvisational nature sometimes found in Brazilian projects. In the USA, this phrase is often used humorously to describe the reality of event planning and last-minute preparation culture.
NYC Slang
hot mess setup / a whole mess of preparation
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