Clinker and Fluff

Clinker

Clinker noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: a documentary that had such clinkers as a reference to Iran as an Arab nation

Fluff and clinker are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fluff" instead a noun "Clinker".

Nearby Word: clinked

Fluff

Fluff noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: the flustered newscaster's fluffs included a mispronunciation of the town's name

Clinker and fluff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clinker" instead a noun "Fluff".

Nearby Words: fluffed, fluffy, fluffing
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