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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈfoul-ˌup, n. [countable]- a condition of disorder brought on by inefficiency or stupidity.
- failure of a mechanical part to operate correctly.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024foul-up (foul′up′),USA pronunciation n. [Informal.]- Informal Termsa condition of difficulty or disorder brought on by inefficiency, stupidity, etc.
- Informal Termsfailure of a mechanical part to operate correctly.
- Informal Termsa person who habitually makes mistakes;
bungler.
- noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase foul up 1950–55, American.
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