Zoeken
to cock up
[phrase form: cock]
01
verknallen, verpesten
to mess up something, often due to the lack of necessary ability or knowledge
Informal02
de oren oprichten, de oren omhoog doen
(of an animal) to lift ears in an alert manner
cock up
v
Voorbeeld
The chef accidentally cocked up the recipe by adding too much salt.
The team's lack of communication cocked up the event, leaving guests disappointed.
They totally cocked up the project by failing to coordinate the tasks properly.
Despite their good intentions, the company's decision to rebrand cocked up with a poorly executed marketing campaign.
The cat cocked up its ears, reacting to the sound of a distant bird.
