CLANGER

clanger

(noun) a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate; “he dropped a clanger”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

clanger (plural clangers)

Something that clangs; an alarm bell (also figuratively).

The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.

(chiefly, UK, informal) A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.

(chiefly, UK, informal) An inhabitant of Bedfordshire.

(Australia, Australian rules football) A mistake made by a player; counted in the game statistics in the category "errors including frees against".

An early hi-hat consisting of cymbals mounted on the rim of a bass drum and struck with an arm on the drum's pedal.

Usage notes

• (noticeable error): Usually appears with the verb drop.

Synonyms

• (noticeable error): blooper, blunder, boo-boo, faux pas, gaffe, pratfall

Anagrams

• glancer

Source: Wiktionary



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