balls-up

== English == === Etymology === Balls in this sense refers to testicles. See also the verb, to balls up and go balls up. === Pronunciation === === Noun === balls-up (plural balls-ups) (slang, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, vulgar) Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way. Synonyms: ballup, cock-up, mess-up ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === ball-ups