Flubs

Part of speech: noun, verb

Pronunciation: /flʌbz/

Definitions

1. To make a mistake in a performance or task; to bungle something effectively ; to mishandle a situation, resulting in an error or blunder
2. To commit an error during an act or execution of something ; to fail to carry out a task properly or effectively ; to create an embarrassing moment due to a misstep
3. To err in a specific endeavor or performance ; to execute something ineptly, causing a noticeable mistake ; to incorrectly carry out an action, leading to unforeseen consequences

Etymology: "Flubs" is the third-person singular present form of the verb "flub," and also the plural of the noun. The verb "flub" first appeared in American English around 1924, and the noun followed around 1953. Its origin is uncertain, but it is possibly suggested by "fluff" and "flop," two words that carry the sense of something going limp, falling short, or coming apart. That blend of sounds and associations seems to have given the new word its bungling flavor.

Synonyms: blunders, mistakes, errors

Antonyms: successes, perfections