hot mess

noun4

1. •
   (US, informal) A situation or object in a state of extreme disarray.

   • The politician's in a hot mess since the women got the vote -- his wife threatened not to vote for his candidate unless he wipes the dishes. — 1919
2. •
   (informal) A disheveled or unbalanced person, particularly one who is nevertheless, or therefore, attractive.

   • My hair had two months of roots exposed. My brows were overgrown. I was a hot mess. And I was fat. — 2003
3. •
   A warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; service of such a heated meal to soldiers.

   • "Smallbones," said the lieutenant, after trying the hot mess before him, and finding that he was still in danger of burning his mouth, "bring me the red-herring." — 1836
4. •
   (informal, no longer used) Trouble.

   • I'm in a hot mess.