Definitions

1. noun

a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals that perform in a series of shows, typically in a large tent or outdoor arena.

“The children were thrilled to watch the circus perform at the town fair.”

2. noun

a place of confusion or chaos.

“The city was a circus on New Year’s Eve, with people everywhere celebrating.”

3. verb

to perform or present something in a showy or sensational way.

“The politician’s campaign promises were a circus, full of empty promises and flashy ads.”

4. verb

to confuse or perplex someone.

“The complex instructions left many customers in a state of being circus-ed.”