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flub

Flub (noun) means an error; a mistake in the performance of an action.

noun
1
An error; a mistake in the performance of an action.
2
A fold of fat.
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Etymology

Possibly suggested by fluff and flop. First appeared in the US as a verb c. 1924, and as a noun c. 1953.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of flub?

"flub" (noun) means an error; a mistake in the performance of an action.

What are the different meanings of flub?

"flub" has 2 main meanings: 1. An error; a mistake in the performance of an action; 2. A fold of fat.

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