English · Phrasal verb Attested

screw up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To tighten or secure with screws.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Siết hoặc cố định bằng ốc vít

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To raise by turning a rotary handle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kéo lên bằng cách quay tay cầm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To raise (rent, fees, etc.) to extortionate levels.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng (tiền thuê, phí, v.v.) lên mức bóc lột

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “screw up” mean?

To tighten or secure with screws.

Is “screw up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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