Flubbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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flubbed
[ flสbd ]
mistake made
To flub something means to perform it poorly or to make a mistake, especially when trying to achieve a specific outcome. The term often relates to public speaking or performing where one might forget lines, stumble over words, or mispronounce terms. It implies a lack of preparation or confidence, resulting in a failure to achieve the desired effect. 'Flubbed' is commonly used in informal contexts and carries a light-hearted connotation.
Synonyms
blundered, botched, bungled, muffed, screwed up
Examples of usage
- He flubbed his lines during the play.
- I flubbed the presentation and forgot some key points.
- She flubbed the test by not studying enough.
- They flubbed the jokes, causing the audience to cringe.
Translations
Translations of the word "flubbed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น falhou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคคเฅ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช verpatzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ gagal
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะณะฐะฝัะฑะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ spaliฤ na panewce
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคฑๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท ratรฉ
๐ช๐ธ fracasar
๐น๐ท baลarฤฑsฤฑz oldu
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํจํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดู
๐จ๐ฟ zkazit
๐ธ๐ฐ pokaziลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ้
๐ธ๐ฎ pokvariti
๐ฎ๐ธ mistakast
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะตะปัะบัะตั ะถัะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษhv etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ fracasar
Etymology
The word 'flub' originates from the late 19th century, likely derived from the sports context, particularly in baseball, where it described a fumble or failure in execution on the field. It evolved from the earlier usage of terms related to mistakes or errors, suggesting an association with clumsy handling or mismanagement. The term was popularized in the 20th century through various media, including theater and television, where performers would occasionally flub their lines or scenes. Over time, 'flubbed' grew into a widely accepted term in American English, reflecting a casual and humorous approach to discussing mistakes, particularly in performance or presentation scenarios.