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Browsing page 1 of words meaning a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate (54 words total)
The slang words in this thesaurus category appear below the table of contents.
Where does this category appear in the slang thesaurus?
- Things
- fights, conflict (non-physical)
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- a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate
- See also apologies (list of)
- See also proper, acceptable
- See also to make a mistake, be incorrect, err
What slang words have this meaning?
The definitions of these slang words appear below the list.
- arse – ass-backwards – ass up – back asswards – bad beat – bad juju – Barney – boner – boob – boo boo – bootsey – bug – bullshit – bull shit – bull stuff – cock up – crash – cross the line – deep doo-doo – dick – doozy – fat-finger – flub – fucked up – fuck up – fuckward – gong show – goof – green – handsy – hosed – jacked – jacked up – JANFU – janky – Joe – laugh – muck up – my bad – no-no – off – off-base – (one's) bad – out-of-bounds – own goal – play – pull a Clarence Thomas – raw – shit – sitch – snafu – tight – twisted – XTL
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arse
interjection
- an exclamation of frustration.
Oh, arse!
- See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).
Last edited on Oct 24 1999. Submitted by Cyberchick from UK on Oct 24 1999.
noun
- buttocks. Most uses of ass apply to arse, e.g. arsehole (asshole); dumb arse (dumb ass); etc. Origin: UK.
Stick it up your arse!
You can kick his arse.
That bloke is a right arsehole.
My boyfriend loves it in the arse.
- See more words with the same meaning: British, UK slang (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: buttocks, butt, ass.
Last edited on Apr 26 2013. Submitted by Wendy from Purley, Greater London, UK on Oct 22 1999.
- idiot.
She's always terrible to have around, always being an arse.
- See more words with the same meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of).
Last edited on May 31 2004. Submitted by Matthew R. from Blackpool, United Kingdom on May 31 2004.
- something incorrect, broken; MESSED UP.
I made an arse of that.
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- See more words with the same meaning: broken.
Last edited on Oct 05 2006. Submitted by Brian B. from Ireland on Oct 05 2006.
- when combined with an adjective, a person who that adjective strongly applies to.
Citation from "Episode 5", Whites (TV), Season 1 Episode 5 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Oct 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 15 2011.
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ass-backwards
adverb
- in reverse or totally incorrect
That computer must have been set up ass-backwards; most of the buttons don't work.
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Last edited on Jun 19 2013. Submitted by Patrick K. on Nov 08 2005.
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ass up
verb
- to make something like ass. For example, making something "smell like ass."
He assed up the room.
- See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.
Last edited on Feb 26 1999. Submitted by Ratmotor from Pomona, CA, USA on Feb 26 1999.
- to mess up.
I think we assed up the acquisition.
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Last edited on Jun 12 2008. Submitted by Adrienne H. on Jun 12 2008.
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back asswards
adjective
- done or performed incorrectly, strangely, opposite from the correct way, or clumsily; "backwards". See also bass ackwards.
Sorry, I'm back asswards today.
Why do you have to do everything back asswards?
He has this put together bass ackwards.
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Last edited on Jan 22 2013. Submitted by Ben from Chicopee, MA, USA on Jun 30 1998.
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bad beat
noun
- a disappointing event. Can be used in condolences.
That was a bad beat.
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Last edited on Jun 05 2002. Submitted by t8kthdog from USA on Jun 05 2002.
- in poker, the loss of a good hand to a lucky hand.
I had three of kind, but took a bad beat when the last card came and he made his inside straight.
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- See more words with the same meaning: games (related to).
Last edited on May 01 2004. Submitted by Robert B. from St Louis, MO, USA on May 01 2004.
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bad juju
noun
- an action that is likely to be harmful in a "karmic" way. In other words, a harmful action that may bring about the same action on oneself.
Gossiping about the boss can be bad juju.
- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
- See more words with the same meaning: luck, energy, karma.
Last edited on Sep 21 2010. Submitted by Carrie S. from San Diego, CA, USA on Feb 03 2000.
- bad energy.
Citation from John Doe (TV program), season 1 episode 14, Ashes to Ashes censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: luck, energy, karma.
Last edited on Sep 21 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.
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Barney
noun
- the police.
Keep an eye out for Barney.
That Barney busted up our party.
- See more words with the same meaning: police officer.
Last edited on Feb 24 1999. Submitted by Justin A. from Fresno, CA, USA on Feb 24 1999.
- a heated discussion or argument.
Your Mam and Dad were having a real Barney last night.
- See more words with the same meaning: to attack, to fight.
Last edited on Nov 14 1999. Submitted by Leigh S. from Longnewton, Stockton-on-Tees, UK on Nov 14 1999.
- an unusually loud or violent argument.
He had a barney with his mate.
- See more words with the same meaning: to attack, to fight.
Last edited on Feb 22 2000. Submitted by tom m. from Brisbane, QLD, Australia on Feb 22 2000.
- an ungainly, awkward newcomer to surfing -- unschooled in proper etiquette, apparel and technique; WANNABE. Formerly "hodad" (1960's), "nerd" (1970s) and "wally" (1980's.)
That beach is overrun with Barneys.
- See more words with the same meaning: miscellaneous insults (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: sports (related to).
Last edited on Mar 03 2000. Submitted by Chris P. from CH Hill Rd, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035, USA on Mar 03 2000.
- an unattractive male.
He is such a Barney.
- See more words with the same meaning: unattractive, ugly male.
Last edited on Jul 30 2007. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 30 2007.
- Someone You Love or have a deep affection for Synonyms may include Babe,Bad e.t.c E.g I Love You Barney
Last edited on Feb 15 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 15 2015.
noun - uncountable
- trouble. Origin: British. Most likely originated as a rhyming phrase: "trouble" -- "Barney Rubble" and later shortened. (Barney Rubble is a character from the Flintstones cartoon.)
We're gonna be in deep Barney.
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- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Karl from Chicago, IL, USA on Sep 08 2002.
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boner
noun
- an erection.
My boner is showing through my pants.
Citation from "White Rice", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 5 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 3 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Your boner is as hard as a rock!
- See more words with the same meaning: an erection.
Last edited on May 20 2013. Submitted by Anonymous from Los Angeles, CA, USA on Feb 18 1998.
- a disliked person.
Citation from "Mac and Charlie Write a Movie", It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season 5 Episode 11 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of).
Last edited on Jun 28 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 28 2010.
- a mistake. One usually pulls a boner.
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Last edited on Nov 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 25 2010.
verb - transitive
- to make a mistake.
I was sure I could make that bank shot, but I bonered it.
My date was going well, but then I spilled hot soup on her. I really bonered that date.
He was leading the race, but then he bonered it on that third turn, and spun out into the wall.
I studied for that test for weeks, but I still managed to boner it. I got a D-!
- See more words with the same meaning: to make a mistake, be incorrect, err.
Last edited on Dec 22 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 02 2010.
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boob
noun
- a breast.
She got hit in the boob.
Citation from "Acid Queen", Reaper (TV), Season 1 Episode 13 (2008) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Everybody Flirts... Sometimes", Raising Hope (TV), Season 1 Episode 20 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Brothers and Sisters", Family Guy (TV), Season 9 Episode 15 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "See You Next Fall", Modern Family (TV), Season 2 Episode 23 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "The New Guy", Warehouse 13 (TV), Season 3 Episode 1 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.Her boobs were sexy.
Her boobs swung to beating drums.
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Last edited on Dec 27 2017. Submitted by Steve H. from Northfield, NJ, USA on Oct 27 1997.
- fool; imbecile; "moron".
He is such a boob!
Citation from Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002 film) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: unintelligent person, idiot.
Last edited on Jul 10 2011. Submitted by Sarah on Mar 23 2002.
- a mistake.
Citation from "I was wrong about veganism. Let them eat meat - but farm it properly", The Guardian (UK), George Monbiot, 6 September 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
Last edited on Sep 06 2010. Submitted by Matthew R. from Blackpool, United Kingdom on May 31 2004.
- the clasp of a necklace.
- See more words with the same meaning: jewelry (related to).
Last edited on Mar 09 2009. Submitted by bryana haas on Mar 09 2009.
verb
- to make a mistake.
You boobed again? You're fired.
- See more words with the same meaning: to make a mistake, be incorrect, err.
Last edited on May 31 2004. Submitted by Matthew R. from Blackpool, United Kingdom on May 31 2004.
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boo boo
- NOUN boo boo (chiefly Black/African Americans)= feces "He left boo boo in the toilet", "It smells like boo boo in here"
VERB boo boo = to defecate "Do you have to boo boo?", "She's in there boobooing", "He boobooed last night."
ADJECTIVE boo boo = of, or related to feces and/or defecating "He has boo boo stains in his underwear".
SYNONYM (chiefly Black/African American) = dookyLast edited on Mar 07 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 07 2015.
expression
- Another way of saying my "Boo" or girlfriend.
Goodnight Boo Boo, love you.Last edited on Jan 16 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 16 2013.
noun
- a mistake.
I will fire you if you make another boo boo.
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Last edited on Nov 26 2011. Submitted by Joy on Sep 26 2003.
- an injury. Considered a childish term.
Do you have a booboo on your knee?
Citation from "There's a Lot to Miss About the Jungle", Off The Map (TV), Season 1 Episode 13 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Acceptance", Wilfred (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from "Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 3 (2006) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
Citation from Carl's Jr. radio spot censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: an injury.
Last edited on Oct 02 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 29 2010.
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