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

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Reminded that technically the war was over for Russia, Kisselev confessed a "lapsus linguae."

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

In his reply, Mr. Van Buren made his only known lapsus linguae by addressing them as the "Democratic corps."

From Project Gutenberg