noun
flub
Flub (noun) means a silly mistake made while doing something.
noun
1
A silly mistake made while doing something.
2
A roll of fat on the body.
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Etymology
Possibly suggested by fluff and flop, it first appeared in the US as a verb around 1924, and as a noun around 1953.
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What is the meaning of flub?
"flub" (noun) means a silly mistake made while doing something.
What is another word for flub?
Other words for "flub" include botch, bloomer, fuckup, blooper, blunder, boner.
What are the different meanings of flub?
"flub" has 2 main meanings: 1. A silly mistake made while doing something; 2. A roll of fat on the body.