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cack up

(transitive, slang) To mess up; to get seriously wrong.

ˈkæk ˈʌp171 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(transitive, slang) To mess up; to get seriously wrong.

OmniCorp has really cacked up this problem.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(transitive) To vomit or hack up.

My cat is always cacking up hairballs.
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#3·Apr 26, 2026

(intransitive, of a plug, filter or pipe) To become plugged up.

The pipe has cacked up again, so I'm calling a plumber.
For parents

"cack up" means: To become plugged up.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"cack up" means: To become plugged up.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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