Associations to the word «Screwup»

Wiktionary

SCREWUP, noun. (colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
SCREWUP, noun. (colloquial) A person who often makes substantial mistakes.

Dictionary definition

SCREWUP, noun. The complete mismanagement or mishandling of a situation; "a typical bureaucratic screwup".

Wise words

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