(~s)
1.
If someone describes a country or organization as a ~, they mean that its economy or finances are in a seriously bad state. (INFORMAL)
The country is an economic ~ with chronic unemployment and rampant crime.
N-COUNT
2.
If you describe someone as a ~, you think that they are insane. (INFORMAL)
You’re going to think I’m a ~ when I tell you this.
= nutcase
N-COUNT disapproval