lapsus linguae

American  

[lahp-soos ling-gwahy, lap-suhs ling-gwee] / ˈlɑp sʊs ˈlɪŋ gwaɪ, ˈlæp səs ˈlɪŋ gwi /

noun

Latin.

1. a slip of the tongue.

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lapsus linguae British  

/ ˈlɪŋɡwiː /

noun

1. a slip of the tongue

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Etymology

Origin of lapsus linguae

Latin

Example Sentences

Reminded that technically the war was over for Russia, Kisselev confessed a "lapsus linguae."

From Time Magazine Archive

In his reply, Mr. Van Buren made his only known lapsus linguae by addressing them as the "Democratic corps."

From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Poore, Benjamin Perley

Tom grinned—but seeing no one stir, "Another lapsus linguae, sir!"

From The Canadian Elocutionist by Howard, Anna Kelsey

Scotchman,—"A lapsus linguae, that might have been made by the greatest orators, ancient or modern; by Cicero or Chatham, by Burke, or by 'the fluent Murray.'"

From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria

Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns." was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.

From Una Of The Hill Country 1911 by Murfree, Mary Noailles