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Fuckuppery
01
serious trouble, chaos, or ruination caused by mistakes or bad decisions
Dialect
American
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "fuckuppery" and how is it used?
"Fuckuppery" is a slang term that emerged in English in the late 20th to early 21st century, formed by combining "fuck up" (to make a serious mistake) with the suffix "-ery" to describe a state or pattern of failure. The word emphasizes chaos, trouble, or ruin caused by errors, poor judgment, or mismanagement. It is mainly used in informal speech, social media, workplace banter, and commentary on disastrous situations. The term is coarse and derogatory, but context-dependent—it conveys strong criticism or frustration rather than targeting a person directly.
Examples
The whole project turned into complete fuckuppery after the budget cut.



























