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View synonyms for lapsus linguae

lapsus linguae

[ lahp-soos ling-gwahy; English lap-suhs ling-gwee ]

noun

, Latin.
  1. a slip of the tongue.


lapsus linguae

/ ˈlɪŋɡwiː /

noun

  1. a slip of the tongue
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lapsus linguae1

Latin
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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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