madhouse
mad-house
noun
An outdated term for an institution treating people with severe mental illness.
"Conditions in the old madhouse were often appalling."
noun
A place or situation of extreme noise, confusion, or chaotic activity.
"The children's party turned into a complete madhouse."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: booby hatch, nuthouse, funny house, Bedlam, crazy house, snake pit, funny farm, cuckoo's nest, sanatorium, nut house, loony bin