Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slip-of-the-tongue
phrase
/slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/
Definition
A verbal mistake or error in speech that reveals one’s subconscious thoughts or feelings.
Examples
- During the presentation, she made a slip-of-the-tongue and called her boss ‘dad’.
- He meant to say ‘baked bread’, but his slip-of-the-tongue led him to say ‘baked dead’.
- Many slip-of-the-tongue moments can lead to humorous situations.
Meaning
A slip-of-the-tongue occurs when someone accidentally says something other than what they intended. It can often provide insights into what the speaker is really thinking or feeling, even if it was not consciously expressed.
Synonyms
- verbal blunder
- speech error
- slip of the tongue
