Flub (Noun)
Meaning
An embarrassing mistake.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's flub during the debate was widely covered in the media, with many questioning her ability to lead the country.
- The chef's flub in the kitchen resulted in a batch of inedible desserts, causing the restaurant to lose a significant amount of business.
- The student's flub on the exam question was so egregious that it became a meme among his classmates.
- The company's flub in handling the crisis led to a significant loss of public trust and a decline in sales.
- The athlete's flub on the field was so embarrassing that it was replayed on sports highlight reels for weeks.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Spectacle
- Snafu
- Faux Pas
- Slip
- Trip
- Misstep
- Clanger
- Solecism
- Howler
- Muff
- Gaffe
- Bull
- Fumble
- Stumble
- Bobble
- Fluff
- Gaucherie
- Trip-up