Definitions from Wiktionary (basket case)
▸ noun: (colloquial, now historical, offensive) Someone (especially a soldier) who has lost all four limbs.
▸ noun: (colloquial) An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).
▸ noun: (colloquial, potentially offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion; someone considered mentally unstable.
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▸ noun: (colloquial, now historical, offensive) Someone (especially a soldier) who has lost all four limbs.
▸ noun: (colloquial) An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).
▸ noun: (colloquial, potentially offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion; someone considered mentally unstable.
Similar:
basketcase,
nugget,
beanbag,
bagger,
basket,
broken-down valise,
bootie,
baggage,
clackerbag,
spack,
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