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Meaning of goof up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To make a mistake.
    slang
  2. To introduce problems to or damage through incompetence.
    slang, transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch vermurksen verpfuschen
Français gâcher gaffer
Svenska dabba tabba

Examples

“If I go near a skateboard, I'm sure I'm just going to goof up and fall off.”
“I tried to fix it, but I think I just goofed it up some more.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

goofed goofed around goofed off goofed on goofed up goofing

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