Flubbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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flubbing

 

[ ˈflʌb.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mistake, performance

To flub something means to make a mistake or to mess it up, especially in a performance or during an important moment. This verb is often used in informal contexts to describe instances where someone fails to execute something correctly, such as a line in a play or a speech.

Synonyms

blunder, botch, bungle, fumble.

Examples of usage

  • She flubbed her lines during the rehearsal.
  • He flubbed the presentation and forgot key points.
  • The actor flubbed his cue and missed his entrance.
  • Don't flub this opportunity to impress the boss.

Translations

Translations of the word "flubbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 errar

🇮🇳 गलती करना

🇩🇪 versagen

🇮🇩 gagal

🇺🇦 помилятися

🇵🇱 pomyłka

🇯🇵 失敗する

🇫🇷 échouer

🇪🇸 errar

🇹🇷 başarısız olmak

🇰🇷 실수하다

🇸🇦 يفشل

🇨🇿 neúspěch

🇸🇰 neúspech

🇨🇳 失败

🇸🇮 neuspeh

🇮🇸 mistök

🇰🇿 сәтсіздік

🇬🇪 მარცხი

🇦🇿 uğursuzluq

🇲🇽 errar

Etymology

The term 'flub' originated in American English in the early 20th century, possibly derived from a combination of 'flop' and the sound of a soft or clumsy movement. It gained popularity through theatrical contexts, where the use of 'flub' was representative of actors who misread lines or failed in their performances. The addition of '-ing' forms it into a gerund, indicating the action of making a mistake. Throughout the years, its usage has expanded beyond the stage to include general mistakes in various contexts, reflecting a casual tone.