stackups

/ˈstækˌʌps/
noun
  1. A situation where multiple things are piled or accumulated, often causing a delay or congestion.
    • There were stackups of boxes in the warehouse after the big shipment arrived.
    • The stackups of paperwork on her desk made it hard to find anything.
    • Air traffic controllers managed the stackups of planes waiting to land.
  2. A buildup or accumulation of tasks, problems, or events that need to be dealt with.
    • The stackups of small issues finally caused the system to crash.
    • He felt overwhelmed by the stackups of chores waiting at home.
    • After the holiday, there was a stackups of emails to answer.
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