Definitions for foul-up

• Definition
• Anagrams (52)

foul-up foul-up

Spelling: [foul-uhp]

IPA: /ˈfaʊlˌʌp/

Foul-Up is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 52 anagrams from letters in foul-up (-flopuu).

Definitions for foul-up

noun

1. a condition of difficulty or disorder brought on by inefficiency, stupidity, etc.
2. failure of a mechanical part to operate correctly.
3. a person who habitually makes mistakes; bungler.

Origin of foul-up

1950-55, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase foul up

Examples for foul-up

He worked on the line next to Ernie, and had witnessed the foul-up this morning.

Apparently the foul-up is on the other side of the firewall.