A mistake or blunder; to screw something up
Cock-up
Example Sentences
"There was a massive cock-up at work today."
"Don't cock it up this time!"
Etymology & History
British slang since the mid-19th century for a mistake or blunder. From the image of something being incorrectly turned up or cocked.
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General British
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Victorian
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Vulgar
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