noun
something badly botched or muddled
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\\ˈbȯlzˌəp\ noun (-s)* * *
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Main Entry: ↑ball
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a mistake, or a difficult situation caused by mistakes that someone has made
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n. Brit., vulgar slang a bungled or badly carried out task or action; a mess
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/ˈbɑːlzˌʌp/ noun, pl -ups [count]
Brit slang sometimes offensive : a problem caused by mistakes or carelessness
He made a balls-up [=made a mess] of everything and never got anything right.
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something that has been done very badly
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I made a real balls-up of my exams.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.