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Blooper: meaning, definitions and examples

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blooper

 

[ หˆbluหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film errors

A blooper is a mistake made during the filming of a movie or television show, often leading to humorous results. These errors can range from actors flubbing their lines to technical mishaps, and are commonly compiled in outtakes. Blooper reels are often shown during the credits of a film or as bonus content in DVDs. They highlight the lighter side of filmmaking and remind audiences that even professionals can make mistakes.

Synonyms

blunder, error, gaffe, mistake

Examples of usage

  • The blooper reel at the end of the movie had everyone laughing.
  • He made a funny blooper while trying to remember his lines.
  • The television show often airs bloopers during the holiday special.
  • Watching the bloopers made the movie experience even more enjoyable.

Translations

Translations of the word "blooper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคผเคฒเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fehler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesalahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ฤ…d

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคฑๆ•—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท erreur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ error

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chyba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chyba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”™่ฏฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napaka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ”แƒชแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™ta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ error

Etymology

The term 'blooper' originated in the early 20th century and is believed to be a variant of the word 'blunder'. It gained popularity in the 1930s when it started to be used in the context of film and television to describe comedic mistakes made during production. The use of 'blooper' became widespread in American entertainment, especially with the advent of television, as producers began to compile these humorous errors into short clips to entertain audiences. This concept evolved into the modern blooper reel, which collects various outtakes and faults from filming. The playful nature of the word reflects its lighthearted association with laughter, making it a staple in the blooper reel tradition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,246, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.