English Explanatory Dictionary

cock-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mistake.
  2. A superior letter; a lower-case letter placed above the baseline and made smaller than ordinary script; traditionally used in abbreviations.
  3. A roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.

Pronunciation

En-au-cock-up.ogg

Word forms

cock-up cock-ups

Etymology

A deverbal from cock up.

Synonyms

bun chignon screw-up fuck-up aberration bloomer blooper blunder boner boo-boo break clanger cock-up error fault faux pas floater flub fluff fuckup gaffe goof howler inaccuracy lapse lapsus mess-up misstep mistake oopsy screwup slip slip-up slipup stumble thinko wrength solecism erroneity balls-up foul-up

Related words

cock up cocked-up
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