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slip-up

1 of 1noun
/ˈslɪpˌʌp/
Forms:slip-ups
1

a minor mistake or error, often resulting from carelessness or inattention

  • The slip-up in the calculations caused a slight delay in the project.
  • He made a slip-up during the presentation by accidentally revealing confidential information.
  • Her slip-up in spelling led to a humorous but unintended mistake on the invitation.
  • The slip-up in the schedule led to confusion among the team members.
  • Despite the slip-up in his report, his overall performance was still impressive.