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

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

The script is lean enough that there really isn’t room for narrative flubs besides one breakdown that’s a bit too convenient.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps the most famous flub was committed by Yale economics professor Irving Fisher on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Almost everyone steered clear of politics, there were only minor flubs and a partially reunited Take That performed — a joyous, ’90s-nostalgic moment that may be lost on American viewers.

From Los Angeles Times