Fuck up Meaning in English
expression
ˈfək/ /ˈəp
FUK-uhp
fˈʌk/ /ˈʌp
FUK-uhp
Definition
To make a serious mistake or do something very badly; also used to refer to a situation or person that has become ruined or confused. This is a vulgar, very informal expression.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely vulgar—avoid using in formal or polite settings. Often used in 'I fucked up' (I made a big mistake) or 'He really fucked up the project.' Can refer to people or situations. Alternatives: 'mess up' (milder), 'screw up' (informal but less offensive).
Spanish: meter la pata - arruinarPortuguese (BR): estragar tudo - ferrarPortuguese (PT): estragar tudo - lixarChinese (Simplified): 搞砸 - 弄糟Chinese (Traditional): 搞砸 - 弄糟Hindi: गड़बड़ करना - सब गड़बड़ करनाArabic: أفسد كل شيء - خرب كل شيءBengali: গান্ডগোল করা - মারাত্মক ভুল করা (অশ্লীল)Russian: облажаться - всё испортить (грубо)Japanese: やらかす (卑語) - 台無しにする (卑語)Vietnamese: phá hỏng (tục) - làm hỏng bét (tục)Korean: 망치다 (욕설)Turkish: berbat etmek (argo) - batırmak (argo)Urdu: بری طرح گڑبڑ کرنا (فحش)Indonesian: mengacaukan (kasar) - membuat berantakan (kasar)
Example Sentences
I really fucked up my exam yesterday.
basic
Don't fuck up this chance!
basic
He fucked up and forgot her birthday.
basic
Man, I completely fucked up last night at the party.
natural
If you fuck up again, you're out of the team.
natural
Things really got fucked up after the storm.
natural