Screwup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Screwup is a noun meaning (colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
Meaning
(colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A person who often makes substantial mistakes; a bungler.
- (colloquial) A person who is mentally or emotionally damaged.
Example Sentences
The Ford administration emerged in better shape than it deserved from the fantastic screw-up that preceded the release of the Rockefeller.
Word Forms
- screwups
- screw-up
Synonyms for screwup
Depending on context, synonyms include fuckup, aberration, bloomer, blooper, blunder, boner.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include problem, damn, mistake, error, crap, screw-up.
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