How to Pronounce "louse up"
expression
ˈɫaʊs/ /ˈəp
LOWSS-uhp
lˈaʊs/ /ˈʌp
LOWSS-up
Definition
To make a mistake that causes something to fail, be messy, or not work properly; to ruin or mess something up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaʊs/ /ˈəp
British English
lˈaʊs/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOWSS-uhp
UK
LOWSS-up
Listen in Context
I really loused up my presentation yesterday.
Don’t louse up the recipe this time.
He doesn’t want to louse up his big chance.
If you rush, you’ll probably louse up the whole thing.