How to Pronounce "cock up"
expression
KAHK-uhp
KOK-up
Definition
A UK slang expression meaning to make a big mistake or do something very badly by accident.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑk/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈɒk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHK-uhp
UK
KOK-up
Listen in Context
He made a big cock up on his first day at work.
It was just a simple cock up with the paperwork.
The team cocked up the final presentation.
Wow, that's a serious cock up—how are we going to fix it?