Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fat-finger

verb

/ˈfæt ˌfɪŋɡər/

Definition

To make a mistake when typing or pressing a button due to the size of one’s fingers.

Examples

She fat-fingered the password and got locked out of her account.
Be careful not to fat-finger the transaction amount when using your mobile banking app.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe an error that occurs when someone inadvertently inputs the wrong information because their fingers are too large for the keyboard or device interface.