Muck up Meaning in English
expression
ˈmək/ /ˈəp
MUHK-up
mˈʌk/ /ˈʌp
MUHK-up
Definition
To make a mistake or do something badly, often ruining a plan or situation; to mess something up.
Usage & Nuances
'Muck up' is an informal and slightly humorous way to say 'make a mess of' or 'ruin'. Commonly used with things, plans, tasks: 'muck up the exam', 'muck up my schedule'. Less strong than 'mess up'. Not used in very formal situations.
Spanish: estropear - arruinar - hacer un líoPortuguese (BR): estragar - bagunçar - fazer besteiraPortuguese (PT): estragar - baralhar - fazer asneiraChinese (Simplified): 搞砸 - 弄糟Chinese (Traditional): 搞砸 - 弄糟Hindi: गड़बड़ करना - बिगाड़नाArabic: يفسد - يخرّبBengali: গুবলেট করা - নষ্ট করাRussian: испортить - облажатьсяJapanese: 台無しにする - しくじるVietnamese: làm hỏng - làm rốiKorean: 망치다 - 엉망으로 만들다Turkish: berbat etmek - mahvetmekUrdu: گڑبڑ کرنا - بگاڑناIndonesian: mengacaukan - merusak
Example Sentences
If you muck up your homework, you may have to do it again.
basic
He always mucks up the kitchen when he cooks.
basic
Try not to muck up the test this time.
basic
I really mucked up my interview—I was so nervous I forgot my own name.
natural
Don’t muck up my plans this weekend, okay?
natural
Oops, I mucked up the order and sent it to the wrong address.
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