Slip-up Definition

slĭpŭp
slipup, slipups, slip-ups
noun
slip-ups
An error or oversight.
Webster's New World
An unlucky happening; mishap.
Webster's New World

(idiomatic) A mistake or error; a minor misstep.

I think she will forgive an accidental slip-up, so don't worry too much about misspeaking.
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Alternative spelling of slip-up.

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Other Word Forms of Slip-up

Noun

Singular:
slip-up
Plural:
slip-ups

Origin of Slip-up

Slip-up Sentence Examples

  • When people expect perfection from themselves, often one little slip-up sends them into a tailspin and back to the old eating habits with a "what's the use" mentality.

  • It was some sort of trick to get her to slip up.

  • We have to make the most of the slight slip-up, " said Boanas.

  • We have to make the most of the slight slip-up, said Boanas.

  • Though her slip-up set Twitter on fire, viewers were mostly forgiving.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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Words Starting With S and Ending With P

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