fouled-up
[ fould-uhp ]
adjective
Informal. confused, chaotic, or disorganized.
Origin of fouled-up
1First recorded in 1945–50
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How to use fouled-up in a sentence
The sabotage has really fouled up the west coast trains, and shipments haven't been coming through on schedule.
Bear Trap | Alan Edward NourseThe Partners seemed to take the attitude that human minds were complex and fouled up beyond belief, anyhow.
The Game of Rat and Dragon | Cordwainer SmithThat meant that whatever it was that had fouled up the controls was on the other side of the firewall.
The Bramble Bush | Gordon Randall GarrettYou've fouled up our plans with your meddling down in New Orleans.
The Ambassador | Samuel Kimball MerwinThe roots of the bushes fouled up the detection instruments if they got to them.
The Happy Man | Gerald Wilburn Page
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