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We found 3 dictionaries that define the word mess ups:

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  1. mess-ups, mess-ups: Collins English Dictionary
  2. mess-ups: Wordnik
  3. mess-ups: Wiktionary

(Note: See mess_up as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (mess up)

verb:  (transitive) To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss.
verb:  (transitive) To cause a problem with; to introduce an error or mistake in; to make muddled or confused; spoil; ruin.
verb:  (transitive) To botch, bungle; to perform poorly on.
verb:  (intransitive) To make a mistake; to do something incorrectly; to perform poorly.
verb:  (transitive) To cause (another person) to make unwanted mistakes in a given task, usually through distraction or obnoxious behavior.
verb:  (transitive) To damage; injure.
verb:  (transitive, slang) To manhandle; beat up; rough up.
verb:  (transitive, slang) To discombobulate, utterly confuse, or confound psychologically; to throw into a state of mental disarray.
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