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   im·bro·glio

   /imˈbrōlyō/

   noun

   • 1. an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation: "the Watergate imbroglio"
   • ▪ a confused heap.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: Italian, from imbrogliare ‘confuse’; related to embroil.

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   The meaning of IMBROGLIO is an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding. How to use imbroglio in a sentence. Did you know?

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   IMBROGLIO definition: 1. an unwanted, difficult, and confusing situation, full of trouble and problems: 2. an unwanted…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMBROGLIO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   imbroglio in American English. (ɪmˈbrouljou) noun Word forms: plural -glios. 1. a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations. 2. an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. 3. a confused heap.

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   Imbroglio is just a borrowed word from Italian meaning "entanglement." If something embarrassing happens at a public event, such as a mishap during the musical performances at the Super Bowl, it is sometimes called an imbroglio.

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   IMBROGLIO meaning: 1. an unwanted, difficult, and confusing situation, full of trouble and problems: 2. an unwanted…. Learn more.

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   Define imbroglio. imbroglio synonyms, imbroglio pronunciation, imbroglio translation, English dictionary definition of imbroglio. n. pl. im·bro·glios 1. a. A difficult or intricate situation; an entanglement. b. A confused or complicated disagreement. 2. Archaic A confused heap; a...

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   a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations. an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. a confused heap. Discover More.

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   Definition of imbroglio noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the noun imbroglio mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun imbroglio. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

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    A complete guide to the word "IMBROGLIO": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.