Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
Theatrical plays in general
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play
Someone (especially a woman) who is unbalanced and considered a mess, a disaster, one who is suffering personal ruin.
The aftermath of a train crash.
A disaster, especially one which is large in scale and readily seen by public observers.
To ruin utterly and catastrophically, to cause to end in disaster.