cock–up

cock–up /ˈkɑːkˌʌp/ noun
plural cock–ups
cock–up
/ˈkɑːkˌʌp/
noun
plural cock–ups
Britannica Dictionary definition of COCK–UP
[count] British, informal
: a situation that is complicated, unpleasant, or difficult to deal with because of someone's mistake — see also cock up at 2cock