fluff
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7.2
- noun
- /flʌf/
- Informal
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metedura de pata
- The director pointed out the actor's frequent fluffs during the play, leading to several awkward moments.
Examples
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The comedian's performance was filled with humorous fluffs that made the audience laugh.
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During the rehearsal, the actress made a fluff when she completely forgot her lines.
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Everything you have been teaching your audience is spot on, and there is no fluff.
Blog text (18) -
And we mustn't fluff our lines or miss our cue, because if we fail, they will not forgive us.
Synonyms
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3.0
A careless mistake that causes embarrassment or problems
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6.1
An embarrassing mistake that happens in public or during a show
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3.5
A small silly mistake that causes embarrassment or laughter
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3.7
A small mistake you make while speaking, like saying the wrong name
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7.7
An embarrassing mistake made when someone is careless or nervous
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7.7
A serious, embarrassing mistake often caused by confusion or poor planning
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7.6
An embarrassing mistake that happens because of bad or careless work
A short embarrassing mistake you make
Compounds
How Serious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fluff for a small stage mistake comes from theatre use: actors 'fluff' a line when they forget or say it wrong, so fluff can mean a minor blunder on stage.