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lapsus linguae
noun as in Freudian slip
Weak matches
noun as in slip of the tongue
Example Sentences
Afterward Mr. Colfax, who was a noted speaker, told me that whenever he made a lapsus linguae, if it amused the audience he never attempted to correct it.
Reminded that technically the war was over for Russia, Kisselev confessed a "lapsus linguae."
Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns," was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.
Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns." was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.
In his reply, Mr. Van Buren made his only known lapsus linguae by addressing them as the "Democratic corps."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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