mess-up

/ˈmɛsəp/
/ˈmɛsəp/
IPA guide

Definitions of mess-up
  1. noun
    something badly botched or muddled
    synonyms: balls-up, ballup, cockup
    see moresee less
    type of:
    error, fault, mistake
    a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
Pronunciation
US
/ˈmɛsəp/
UK
/ˈmɛsəp/
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘mess-up'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family