Flub and Slip

Flub

Flub noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: when she was told her information was wrong, she apologized for the flub and immediately corrected it

Slip is a synonym for flub. In some cases you can use "Slip" instead the word "Flub" as a noun or a verb.

Slip

Slip noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: a careless slip of the tongue

Flub is a synonym for slip in error topic. Sometimes you can use "Flub" instead the word "Slip" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as err.

Nearby Words: slipped, slipup, slipping, slipper, slippy
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