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noun

fuckup

FUH-kuhp

Fuckup (noun) means a serious mistake (vulgar/informal). Example: “(informal) The scheduling error was a total fuckup.”

noun

1

A serious mistake (vulgar/informal).

"(informal) The scheduling error was a total fuckup."

2

A person who repeatedly makes serious mistakes (vulgar/informal).

"(informal) He's a lovable fuckup, always missing deadlines."

How to use fuckup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA serious error, or someone prone to making them.

When to use it

Vulgar and informal; "blunder" or "mess-up" are safer alternatives in polite contexts.

Easily confused with

mess-up

Word forms

fuckups plural

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Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb fuck up.

Synonyms

butcher boner botch bungle blunder bloomer flub bungler fumbler bumbler botcher blooper

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fuckup” mean?

The word “fuckup” means a serious mistake (vulgar/informal). In plain terms, a serious error, or someone prone to making them.

How do you pronounce “fuckup”?

“Fuckup” is pronounced FUH-kuhp (/ˈfʌkʌp/ in IPA).

How do you use “fuckup” in a sentence?

Here is “fuckup” used in a sentence: “(informal) The scheduling error was a total fuckup.”

What part of speech is “fuckup”?

“Fuckup” is a noun.

How many meanings does “fuckup” have?

“Fuckup” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a serious mistake (vulgar/informal).

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