noun
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informal a conspicuous mistake (esp in the phrase drop a clanger )
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something that clangs or causes a clang
Etymology
Origin of clanger
Example Sentences
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Its flowers are extravagant, with an extra-long, maroon-purple clanger dangling from each fuchsia bell; its distinctive leaves are heart shaped, with toothed edges.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2023
"Some night he'll move and other nights he'll stand and play, Some nights he might be a bit out of it and drop the odd clanger but he never coasts."
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2020
Not an outright clanger, but nor was that the keeper’s finest hour.
From The Guardian • Dec. 26, 2017
Kick-offs at 2.30pm unless otherwise stated Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be back in action this afternoon following a performance against Arsenal in which he made one incredible save and dropped a rare clanger.
From The Guardian • Oct. 24, 2015
Uri was howling like a wolf, and even as the oven chimney pipes toppled like trees, I laughed and pulled and pulled the clanger rope.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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