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mess-up

/ˈmes.ʌp/

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noun

/ˈmes.ʌp/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ситуацию или вещь, которая была сильно испорчена, запутана или плохо обработана.

A noun referring to a situation or thing that has been badly botched, muddled, or handled poorly.

  1. Botched or muddled situationB2informal

    An instance of something being done very badly or incorrectly, resulting in confusion or failure.

    ruПутаница или провал

    • The project was a complete mess-up from start to finish.
    • His presentation was a mess-up because he forgot the key data.
    • The party turned into a mess-up when the caterers didn't show up.

    Synonymsblunderbotchbunglecock updebaclefiascofoul-uphashmix-upmuddlescrew upsnafu

    Antonymsachievementsuccesstriumph

Forms
  • mess-ups plural form
  • mess-ups' possessive plural form
  • mess-up's possessive singular form