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1. Pejorative colloquialism for a mental hospital or institution.
2. A place or scene of wild or riotous behaviour.
3. A disturbing uproar.
Origin: corruption or contraction of St. Mary of Bethlehem Hospital in London
(05 Mar 2000)
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