noun Informal.
1.
a condition of difficulty or disorder brought on by inefficiency, stupidity, etc.
2.
failure of a mechanical part to operate correctly.
3.
a person who habitually makes mistakes; bungler.
Origin:
1950–55, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase foul up
1950–55, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase foul up
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| foul-up | |
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| an embarrassing mistake |
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