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Fibber McGee's closet

(US) A source of clutter, especially a messy area or room.

ˈfɪbɚ məˈɡiz ˈklɑzətDocumented since 1940s1940sSilenthistorical145 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US) A source of clutter, especially a messy area or room.

Origin: From the radio show Fibber McGee and Molly, where the door to an overstuffed closet would be opened and the contents would spill out for many episodes from 1940 to 1959. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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