balls-up en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Balls in this sense refers to testicles. See also the verb, to balls up and go balls up.
Meanings
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(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang, vulgar) Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.
I was making a cake but when I added too much sugar, it became the balls-up of my cooking career.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| balls-ups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |