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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lapsus linguae¹

Latin

Example Sentences

Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns," was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.

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