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Definition: Meaning of, screw up in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / skruː ʌp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
screw up screwed up screwed up
Present Participle Third Person Singular
screwing up screws up
  1. [transitive] to make something into a smaller shape by squeezing or twisting it
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  2. [transitive] if you screw up your eyes, you close them tightly
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  3. if you screw up your face, you pull your forehead down and push your mouth and nose up, usually to show that you dislike something
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  4. [intransitive/transitive] very informal to make a serious mistake, or to spoil something, especially a situation
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  5. [transitive] informal to make someone feel so upset or confused that their whole personality is affected, often permanently
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  6. screw up the courage / nerve to do something to prepare mentally for doing something difficult
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