goof up

The term "goof up" is a slang expression commonly used to describe making a mistake or causing a problem due to carelessness or incompetence.

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Definition

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(informal, intransitive)To make a mistake, often due to carelessness or lack of attention.

Example

  • I really goofed up on that last math test.

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(informal, transitive)To cause problems or damage something through incompetence.

Example

  • He tried to repair the car but only goofed it up more.

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(informal)A mistake or blunder caused by carelessness or incompetence.

Example

  • That was a major goof up on my part.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "goof up":

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