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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

  • Pratfall
  • Foul-up
  • Blunder
  • Fuckup
  • Boo-boo
  • Bungle
  • Boner
  • Botch
  • Bloomer
  • Blooper

Hypernyms

  • Mistake
  • Error
  • Fault

Hyponyms

  • Spectacle
  • Snafu
  • Faux Pas
  • Slip
  • Trip
  • Misstep
  • Clanger
  • Solecism
  • Howler
  • Muff
  • Gaffe
  • Bull
  • Fumble
  • Stumble
  • Bobble
  • Fluff
  • Gaucherie
  • Trip-up

Related Words

  • Flub (verb)
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