Freudian slip

NOUN

slip of the tongue

Synonyms

WEAK

faulty action lapsus linguae misstep sus linguae verbal mistake

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

The stakes have intensified as the Faithfuls have dwindled, mainly due to their impressive talent for misreading the smallest twitch or Freudian slip as evidence of deceit.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2022

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.