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slip
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/dɨʒˈlizɨ/des·li·ze
Definition
1The act of slipping or sliding. Figuratively, a minor mistake, lapse, or error.
Usage examples
“A slip on the icy pavement resulted in a sprained ankle.”
“It was just a slip of the pen; the report is otherwise accurate.”
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Common combinations
make a slipminor slipslip of the tonguemoral slip
Idiomatic expressions
- A slip of the tongue (an unintentional utterance)