BASKET CASE


Meaning of BASKET CASE in English

I. noun

: one who has all four limbs amputated

rumors have been heard in this country about the large number of basket cases among our war casualties — Bruce Bliven b.1889

II. noun

: one that is totally worn out, incapacitated, or inoperable

dad's a basket case by the time he gets out to Yellowstone from the East — Harold Graham

reveal the Northeast to be an economic basket case — Michael Kramer

many models end up emotional basket cases — Gwen Kinkead

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