Freudian slip
Example Sentences
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After the opening day's action, Draper made a Freudian slip which initially proved quite telling.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
Media Research Center commentator Patrick Taylor asked: “Nonsensical word salad, Freudian slip, or legitimately concerning political argument?”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
On the evening after the Times op-ed hit the internet, Donald Trump was still so upset by it that his anxiety produced a hilarious Freudian slip.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2018
In one focus group from this period, a woman made a Freudian slip: “Especially when I’m in a hurry, I like foods that are time-consuming.”
From The Guardian ● Feb. 6, 2018
I just found a cute little Freudian slip in these notes and—" "Shut up.
From Ten From Infinity by Fairman, Paul W.
