Freudian slip

NOUN

slip of the tongue

Synonyms

WEAK

faulty action lapsus linguae misstep sus linguae verbal mistake

Example Sentences

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Media Research Center commentator Patrick Taylor asked: “Nonsensical word salad, Freudian slip, or legitimately concerning political argument?”

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Earlier this month, the TV journalist Robert Peston called people who live in some care homes “inmates”, which is quite a Freudian slip.

From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2020

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

Many users replied, questioning if the mistake had been a Freudian slip by Mr Spicer.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2018

I just found a cute little Freudian slip in these notes and—" "Shut up.

From Ten From Infinity by Fairman, Paul W.