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screw-up Definition

☆ screw·-up (skro̵̅o̅′up′)

noun

  1. a serious mistake; blunder; mess
  2. a person who screws up

screw-up* Synonyms

screw-up*

n.

mistake, confusion, mess; see error 1, confusion.

screw up* Synonyms

screw up*

v.

bungle, foul up, mishandle; see botch.

screw-up Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

n't: I wouldn't be surprised if all this unnecessary activity did n't screw-up the readings in some way.

Browse dictionary entries near screw-up

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  5. ‹ screw hook
  6. ‹ screw eye
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  8. ‹ screw
  9. ‹ screenwriter
  10. ‹ Screensaver
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