flub

[ fluhb ]

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verb (used with or without object),flubbed, flub·bing.

to perform poorly; blunder; bungle: He flubbed the last shot and lost the match.

noun

a blunder.

Origin of flub

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain

Other words from flub

flubber, noun

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How to use flub in a sentence

These character flubs end on a particularly disappointing note.
The Great Gatsby: Book Versus Movie | Jon Reiner | May 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
If he flubs this like last time, this race is probably over.
Now It’s Obama’s Turn to Win the Debate at Hofstra University | Michael Tomasky | October 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Lloyd Grove talks with Sharpton about the criticism—and his Teleprompter flubs.
Sharpton’s Controversial TV Gig | Lloyd Grove | August 26, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Timothy Geithner flubs a question about taxes, Michelle Malkin slams the unemployed, and John McCain still stands by his woman.
August 2: 7 Best Moments from Sunday Talk | The Daily Beast Video | August 2, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for flub

flub

/ (flʌb) informal /

noun

an embarrassing mistake or blunder

verbflubs, flubbing or flubbed

(intr) to blunder or make an embarrassing mistake

Origin of flub

C20: of origin unknown

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