Ballup

/ˈbɔːlˌʌp/ noun

British slang for a confused mess, muddle, or bungled situation; a complete failure or disorder.

Likely from 'ball up' (to confuse or tangle up), with 'ball' used as a verb meaning to form into a tangled mass, similar to 'balled up' or 'ballsed up.'

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