1. basket case - Noun
2. basket case - Phrase
(colloquial, now historical, offensive) Someone (especially a soldier) who has lost all four limbs. [from 20th c.]
An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise). [from 20th c.]
This country is a financial basket case, a country so broke that it should be a perfect warning to lenders.
Some countries are breadbaskets, others basket cases.
(colloquial, potentially offensive) One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion; someone considered mentally unstable. [from 20th c.]
Synonym: emotional cripple
She was a complete basket case the morning of her wedding.
A Real Basket Case will be re-released in November in trade paperback and ebook. Source: Internet
The mismanagement of foreign currency and monetary policy, corruption, lack of reforms and political banditry make Zimbabwe a basket case that should be avoided like a plague,” said Biti. Source: Internet
An economic basket case for 25 years since 1976, Guyana has moved from being a Highly Indebted Poor Country (HPIC) with little or no economic growth to steady growth today. Source: Internet
They played both Costello and Green Day songs together, including " Alison ", " No Action ", " Basket Case " and " Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) ". Source: Internet
If I did, I would be a basket case, especially back then. Source: Internet
Japan is looking more and more like a basket case. Source: Internet