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foul-up

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. foul-up (noun)
  2. foul up (verb)

foul–up

noun \ˈfau̇(-ə)l-ˌəp\

Definition of FOUL-UP

1
: a state of confusion or an error caused by ineptitude, carelessness, or mismanagement <foul–ups in transportation>
2
: a mechanical difficulty
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First Known Use of FOUL-UP

1950

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