Freudian slip
Pronunciation
/fɹˈɔɪdiən slˈɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "Freudian slip"in English

Freudian slip
01

an error that reveals the speaker's actual thoughts or feelings

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
Freudian slips
Examples
During his speech, the politician made a Freudian slip, mistakenly referring to his opponent as " my esteemed friend " instead of " my esteemed opponent. "
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