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foul-up

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfaʊlʌp/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(foul′up′)

ˈfoul-ˌup, n. [countable]

a condition of disorder brought on by inefficiency or stupidity.
failure of a mechanical part to operate correctly.

foul-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.

'foul-up' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

foul up - bungle - foul - muck-up

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