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Definition of “blooper”

blooper (ˈbluːpə Pronunciation for blooper

Definitions

noun

  1. (informal (mainly US & Canadian) a blunder; bloomer; stupid mistake

Word Origin

C20: from bloop (imitative of an embarrassing sound) + -er1

Example Sentences Including 'blooper'

And, seven minutes later, the supersub turned blooper sub.
Sun, News of the World (2002)
As few of us could remember anything much beyond the blooper tapes of the recent weeks, you might wonder if it achieved anything at all.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
Chris Woodward led off the fourth inning with a triple, a blooper that dropped in front of Gipson, who made an ill-advised and futile dive.
Globe and Mail (2003)
In just his conversation with india today, he committed another blooper.
India Today (1999)
Inevitably, Bellamy cashed in on Gerrard's blooper in the 19th minute as the keeper crashed into defender Abel Xavier.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
One of them dumped a blooper in back of first base trying to hold back his swing.
Tapply, William G Follow the Sharks
The forecast nor'easterly for the first half-day of the race should allow them to produce their secret weapon - a blooper.
Rob Mundle FATAL STORM (2001)

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