Meaning

An ugly mess or chaotic situation, normally with a vulgar tone.

Closest English equivalents

“A shitshow” or “a complete mess.”

Usage

  • Esto está en un despingue. — This is a complete mess.
  • Se formó un despingue en la cancha. — Chaos broke out on the court.
  • Con la música y la gritadera, esto es un despingue. — With the music and all the yelling, this is a shitshow.

Variant

  • Está hecho un despingue. — It has become a complete mess.