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goof-up

goof-up noun: a mistake or problem.

Noun

goof-up (plural goof-ups)

  1. (slang) A mistake or problem.
    • The letter they sent was a goof-up; it was intended for someone else.

Synonyms of goof-up

Forms of goof-up

pluralgoof-ups

Origin of goof-up

From goof up.

Questions about goof-up

What does goof-up mean?
Goof-up means a mistake or problem.
What part of speech is goof-up?
Goof-up is a noun.
What is the plural of goof-up?
The plural of goof-up is goof-ups.

Words near goof-up in the dictionary

  1. goof off
  2. goof on
  3. goof up
  4. goof-off
  5. goof-offs
  6. goof-up
  7. goof-ups
  8. goofball
  9. goofballery
  10. goofballness
  11. goofballs

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