fuck it up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To screw up greatly; to make a mistake, usually inviting rude/worried comments from others.
Register: derogatory, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Man, you really fucked it up this time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To go at something competently, usually in an aggressive or quick manner.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fuck it up” mean?
To screw up greatly; to make a mistake, usually inviting rude/worried comments from others.
Is “fuck it up” formal or informal?
fuck it up is generally derogatory, vulgar.