pear-shaped

US /ˈperˌʃeɪpt/

UK /ˈperˌʃeɪpt/

1.

having the rounded shape of a pear

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The vase was distinctly pear-shaped.

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She had a slightly pear-shaped figure.

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pyriform

2.

(of a plan or situation) having gone badly wrong; failed

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The whole project went pear-shaped when the funding was cut.

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Their plans for the holiday went completely pear-shaped due to bad weather.

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awry amiss wrong badly failed disastrous

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