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).
"Forgetting our anniversary was a major fuckup."
"(informal) The scheduling error was a total fuckup."
2
A person who repeatedly makes serious mistakes (vulgar/informal).
"You've got to fire that fuckup."
"(informal) He's a lovable fuckup, always missing deadlines."
"I can't believe she's dating that colossal fuckup. All he does is yap about baseball."
How to use fuckup
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- fuckups
Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb fuck up.
Synonyms
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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).
