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Blunder Definition & Meaning

blunder
noun
  1. an embarrassing mistake
verb
  1. commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview"
  2. make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"
  3. utter impulsively; "He blurted out the secret"; "He blundered his stupid ideas"

"Blunder" in song lyrics

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  • "or slumber, or blunder"
    Aceyalone — The Energy
  • "If you ain't all of that, you're a bleep and a blunder"
    Antoinette — I Wanna Be Me
  • "He's the great wonder, shunnin Him's the great blunder"
    The Cross Movement — Free

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Frequently asked questions

What does blunder mean?
an embarrassing mistake commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview" make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door" utter impulsively; "He blurted out the secret"; "He blundered his stupid ideas"
What part of speech is blunder?
Blunder is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does blunder have?
Blunder has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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