n. A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
n. A person who often makes substantial mistakes.
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n. the complete mismanagement or mishandling of a situation
Word Usage
"He only has a couple of months left and a new President will have the opportunity to fix the screwup from the 43rd President of the United States of America"