English Explanatory Dictionary

balls-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.

Pronunciation

en-au-balls-up.ogg

Word forms

balls-up balls-ups

Etymology

Balls in this sense refers to testicles. See also the verb, to balls up and go balls up.

Synonyms

ballup cock-up mess-up

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