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blooper

/ˈbluːpə/

noun

Meaning

  • A blunder, an error.

  • A fly ball that is weakly hit just over the infielders.

  • A filmed or videotaped outtake that has recorded an amusing accident and/or mistake.

  • A gaff-rigged fore-and-aft sail set from and aft of the aftmost mast of a square-rigged ship; a spanker.

  • A radio which interferes with other radios, causing them to bloop (squeal loudly).

Synonyms

Texas leaguer,
banjo hit,
flare,
boo-boo,
faux pas,
fluff,
gaffe,
lapse,
mistake,
slip,
stumble