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ballup

American  
[bawl-uhp] / ˈbɔlˌʌp /
especially British, balls-up

noun

Slang.

  1. a state of confusion; mix-up.

Etymology

Origin of ballup

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase ball up

Example Sentences

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He quickly responded by taking the ballup the court and getting knocked down on a drive.

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2011

Then he put on the old man's breeks,   Was patch'd from ballup to side; "By the truth of my body," bold Robin can say,   "This man lov'd little pride."

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

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