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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lapsus

/læpsəs/ noun · British & US
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What does lapsus mean?

noun

A slip of the tongue or a momentary lapse of memory or attention, often resulting in an unintentionally revealing or embarrassing statement. A lapsus can be a verbal or written error.

Example

"The politician's lapsus during the debate raised eyebrows among the audience."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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