Flub and Nod

Flub

Flub verb - To make a mistake.
Usage example: at some point in your training you're going to flub, so don't let it rattle you

Nod and flub are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a verb "Flub".

Nod

Nod verb - To make short up-and-down movements.

Flub and nod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flub" instead a verb "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding
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