Goof-up

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mistake or problem. slang

    "The letter they sent was a goof-up; it was intended for someone else."

Synonyms

All synonyms
cock-upfoul-upfuck-upmess-upscrew-up

Example

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"I wouldn't let a goof-up like that get to you. People have short memories and the one good thing about gossip is that it's short-lived."

Etymology

From goof up.

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