fouled-up
[ fould-uhp ]
/ ˈfaʊldˈʌp /
adjective
Informal. confused, chaotic, or disorganized.
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Origin of fouled-up
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby fouled-up
foul, foulage, foulard, foul ball, foulbrood, fouled-up, foulie, fouling, foul line, foul marten, foul matter
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Example sentences from the Web for fouled-up
"I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
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