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- [slip uhp]
- /slɪp ʌp/
- /slɪp ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [slip uhp]
- /slɪp ʌp/
Definitions of slip up words
- noun slip up an act or instance of slipping. 1
- noun slip up a sudden losing of one's foothold, as on slippery ground. 1
- noun slip up a mistake in judgment; blunder. 1
- noun slip up a mistake or oversight, as in speaking or writing, especially a small one due to carelessness: a minor slip in addition; a slip of the tongue. 1
- noun slip up an error in conduct; indiscretion. 1
- noun slip up something easily slipped on or off. 1
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Origin of slip up
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; noun use of verb phrase slip up
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Parts of speech for Slip up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slip up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
slip up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slip up
verb slip up
- blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
- bobble — A bobble is a small ball of material, usually made of wool, which is used for decorating clothes.
- bollix — to make a muddle of; bungle; botch
- boo-boo — A boo-boo is a silly mistake or blunder.
- booboos — a stupid or silly mistake; blunder.
noun slip up
- muff — sheet glass made from a blown cylinder (muff) that is split and flattened.
Antonyms for slip up
verb slip up
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
See also
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