Associations to the word «Cockup»

Wiktionary

COCKUP, noun. Alternative spelling of cock-up
COCKUP, noun. (archaic) A hat or cap worn turned up in front.
COCKUP, noun. A large edible fish of India (Lates calcarifer); the begti.

Dictionary definition

COCKUP, noun. Something badly botched or muddled.

Wise words

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