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Rarescrew up
The correct spelling is screw up.
How to pronounce screw up
verb
Say it like: Scr-ew -up
The correct spelling is screw up. To tighten or secure with screws. For example: "trying to screw up enough courage to ask her out"
Usage Examples
“trying to screw up enough courage to ask her out”
“The baby screwed up his face and began to bawl.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To tighten or secure with screws.
- 2.To raise (rent, fees, etc.) to extortionate levels.
- 3.To raise or summon up.
- 4.To twist into a contorted state.
- 5.To squint.
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