Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌks ˈʌp] (IPA) 
The word "rucks up" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /rʌks ʌp/. The first sound is a voiced alveolar approximant /r/ followed by an unstressed short vowel /ʌ/ and a voiceless velar stop /k/. The second word starts with the same unstressed short vowel /ʌ/ followed by a voiceless bilabial stop /p/. "Rucks up" is a phrasal verb that means to gather or fold something, such as a rug or blanket, into folds or wrinkles.
"Rucks up" is a colloquial term used primarily in British English. It is an idiom that refers to a situation where something becomes tangled, crumpled, or disorganized, creating a mess or disruption. The term is derived from the noun "ruck," meaning a bunch or cluster, and the verb "to ruck," which means to gather or fold with uneven creases or to become entangled.
In a literal sense, "rucks up" can be used to describe the act of crumpling or wrinkling a fabric or material, such as when folding clothes in a haphazard manner or when sheets are not neatly layered. It is also used to depict tangled or disheveled hair, especially when describing a messy or unruly appearance.
Figuratively, "rucks up" can be used to describe a situation or event that becomes chaotic, disorderly, or difficult to manage. For example, in a group discussion or debate, if the participants become unruly, interrupting each other, and creating confusion, one might say that the conversation has "rucked up." Similarly, if a plan or project encounters unexpected complications or setbacks, resulting in disorganization or confusion, it can also be said to have "rucked up."
Overall, "rucks up" is an idiomatic expression commonly used to describe both physical and metaphorical situations that become tangled, messy, disordered, or disrupted.
