fuck up
To make a big mistake that ruins something, or to seriously harm someone's mind or emotions.
Meanings
To make a serious mistake or handle something very badly.
"I really fucked up — I sent the complaint email to the client instead of my manager."
To ruin or damage something through poor handling or error.
"The bad weather fucked up all our plans for the outdoor festival."
To cause serious psychological or emotional harm to someone.
"Growing up in that environment really fucked him up — he struggles to trust anyone."
One of the most commonly used vulgar phrasal verbs in English. As a noun, 'a fuck-up' describes the mistake itself or a person who makes frequent errors. Can refer to practical mistakes (transitive) or emotional/psychological harm (transitive). Can also be used intransitively. Widely used across American and British English.
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