Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cock-up
Noun
/ˈkɒk.ʌp/
Definition
A cock-up refers to a clumsy or foolish mistake, often resulting in confusion or chaos.
Examples
- He made a complete cock-up of the project, leading to several missed deadlines.
- When she realized her mistake, she described it as a real cock-up.
- The event was a cock-up due to poor planning and lack of communication.
Meaning
It implies a situation where something has gone wrong due to error or mismanagement.
Synonyms
- blunder
- mistake
- error
- foul-up
- misstep
