Louse up
verb
To mess up or ruin something.
I didn't want to louse up the project so I double-checked my work before submitting.
Often appears as...
- don't louse up
- louse up something
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To mess up or ruin something.
I didn't want to louse up the project so I double-checked my work before submitting.
Often appears as...
- don't louse up
- louse up something
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Usage
Use 'louse up' in informal settings, like conversations with friends, not in formal writing.
I hope I don't louse up my speech in front of everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
'Louse up' implies a mistake leading to a negative result, showing disappointment or frustration.
He really loused up our chances of winning the game.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Origins
Originates from 'louse' being a pest; 'louse up' metaphorically means making a situation 'pest-like' or troublesome.
Don't louse up your room by leaving dirty clothes everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Usage
Use 'louse up' in informal settings, like conversations with friends, not in formal writing.
I hope I don't louse up my speech in front of everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
'Louse up' implies a mistake leading to a negative result, showing disappointment or frustration.
He really loused up our chances of winning the game.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Origins
Originates from 'louse' being a pest; 'louse up' metaphorically means making a situation 'pest-like' or troublesome.
Don't louse up your room by leaving dirty clothes everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Usage
Use 'louse up' in informal settings, like conversations with friends, not in formal writing.
I hope I don't louse up my speech in front of everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
'Louse up' implies a mistake leading to a negative result, showing disappointment or frustration.
He really loused up our chances of winning the game.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Origins
Originates from 'louse' being a pest; 'louse up' metaphorically means making a situation 'pest-like' or troublesome.
Don't louse up your room by leaving dirty clothes everywhere.
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