1 C1 idiomatic slang
(British vulgar slang) To spoil or ruin something through carelessness or incompetence.
"He completely titted up the presentation by using last year's figures."
separable
tit up
C1 slang separable transitive
(British English, vulgar slang) To ruin or spoil something through incompetence or carelessness.
In plain English
To mess something up badly.
What does "tit up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar British English slang. Very informal and not appropriate in most social or professional contexts. Learners should be aware of it for comprehension but avoid using it in formal situations.
Words that pair with "tit up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
plan deal everything job project
How to conjugate "tit up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
tit up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tits up
he/she/it
Past simple
tited up
yesterday
Past participle
tited up
have + pp
-ing form
titing up
continuous
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