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to cock up
[phrase form: cock]
01
to mess up something, often due to the lack of necessary ability or knowledge
Dialect
British
British
Informal
Examples
They totally cocked up the project by failing to coordinate the tasks properly.
The team 's lack of communication cocked up the event, leaving guests disappointed.
02
(of an animal) to lift ears in an alert manner
Examples
The dog cocked up its ears when it heard a strange noise.
The cat cocked up its ears, reacting to the sound of a distant bird.
