flub

American  

[fluhb] / flʌb /

verb (used with or without object)

flubbed, flubbing

1. to perform poorly; blunder; bungle.

   He flubbed the last shot and lost the match.

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noun

1. a blunder.

flub British  

/ flʌb /

noun

1. an embarrassing mistake or blunder

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verb

1. (intr) to blunder or make an embarrassing mistake

Other Word Forms

• flubber noun

Etymology

Origin of flub

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

He filmed the process for TikTok, giggling at his flubs and using his hands to accentuate the rhythmic cadence of the language.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “Cold Mountain” gaffe was a rare instance of a “Good Hang” research flub, one that inadvertently managed to illuminate more of Paltrow’s self-perception.

From Salon

It was the sort of public flub that might have derailed any other startup, but it was quickly forgotten as Musk moved on to his next viral moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

If a scout flubs a detail in a meeting, Dombrowski is the first to notice—an ability that sends a message to his entire staff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iamealeava stays after practice to correct throws he flubbed, repeating them each at least five times.

From Los Angeles Times