Kabluey

Kabluey is a slang term, primarily used informally, to describe a sudden, often unexpected or catastrophic, failure. It implies a breakdown that is both forceful and decisive, leaving little or nothing remaining intact. The word suggests a complete and total loss, a situation beyond recovery or repair. It often carries a humorous or lighthearted tone, even when describing a serious event.

The origin of the word is likely a combination of "kaboom," an onomatopoeic representation of an explosion, and "bluey," a diminutive form of "blue," possibly referencing the blue smoke often associated with electrical or mechanical failures.

Kabluey can be used to describe the failure of mechanical devices, electronic equipment, computer systems, financial markets, or even interpersonal relationships. The defining characteristic is the sudden and complete nature of the failure. Its usage often implies a degree of surprise or inevitability, as if the failure was always lurking just beneath the surface.