- The two words that make up this neologism, “vacation” and “chaos,” are nearly opposites and make this neologism an oxymoron. This term was probably coined because this situation happens so frequently.
vachaos
noun; blending
The disorder that one returns to after a relaxing vacation, whether in school or on the job.
Etymology : Blend of “vacation” and “chaos.”
Source : Roommate after returning from summer vacation, August 28, 2008. “Four days back and the vachaos hits me in the face.”
Last modified: 5 December 2008