screwup

== English == === Alternative forms === screw-up === Etymology === Deverbal from screw up. === Pronunciation === === Noun === screwup (plural screwups) (colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it. Synonyms: (obscene) fuckup; see also Thesaurus:error (colloquial) A person who often makes substantial mistakes; a bungler. Synonyms: (obscene) fuckup; see also Thesaurus:unskilled person (colloquial) A person who is mentally or emotionally damaged. Synonym: (obscene) fuckup ==== Translations ====