Blooper: meaning, definitions and examples
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blooper
[ หbluหpษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น erro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเคฒเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Fehler
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesalahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bลฤ d
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคฑๆ
๐ซ๐ท erreur
๐ช๐ธ error
๐น๐ท hata
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ chyba
๐ธ๐ฐ chyba
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฏฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ napaka
๐ฎ๐ธ villa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแ แแแแก แจแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษta
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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