mess-up
nounUK /ˈmes ʌp/
US /ˈmes ʌp/
A mess-up is a mistake that makes something go wrong.
The party was a total mess-up because we forgot to order the cake.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A state of disorder or confusion.
After the move, the whole kitchen was a mess-up of boxes and bags.
3. A person who often makes careless mistakes.
He felt like a mess-up after spilling juice on the drawings.
4. An instance of ruining or spoiling something.
The rain caused a mess-up of our picnic plans.