clanger

noun

clang·er | \ˈklaŋ-ər

\

Definition of clanger

British

: a conspicuous blunder —often used in the phrase drop a clanger

Examples of clanger in a Sentence

They lost the game after a defensive clanger. a newsreader who memorably dropped a clanger when she referred to Robert Burns as an English poet

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite showing solidarity on the pitch, matters were complicated when Bale's agent dropped an inadvertent clanger on local radio, stating the pair didn't get along. — SI.com, "From Foes to Friends: 7 Rivals Who Put Their Differences Aside," 1 Apr. 2018 His most recent clanger came against Southampton in the Gunners' last league game. — SI.com, "Arsenal Fans Plead for Defender to be Dropped for CSKA Moscow Clash After Howler Against Southampton," 12 Apr. 2018 So teams won't have him around to leave open for rim clangers. — Bud Shaw, cleveland.com, "Cavs roster purge is a bold stroke with the future in mind -- Bud Shaw," 8 Feb. 2018 Spurs doubled their lead in the 16th minute, as Ben Davies clipped a superb finish into the bottom corner following a defensive clanger from Chris Lowe. — SI.com, "Spurs Trounce Huddersfield in Devastating Display of Attacking Force," 30 Sep. 2017

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clanger

noun

English Language Learners Definition of clanger

: a bad and embarrassing mistake

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