slipup

1 of 2

noun

slip·​up ˈslip-ˌəp 

1

: mistake

2

: mischance

slip up

2 of 2

verb

slipped up; slipping up; slips up

intransitive verb

: to make a mistake : blunder

Synonyms

Noun

• mistake
• blunder
• error

Verb

• fumble
• stumble
• trip
• drop the ball
• lay an egg
• screw up
• foul up
• goof (up)

Examples of slipup in a Sentence

Noun

We were late because of a slipup in the schedule.

the marketing director made sure there were no slipups for the important presentation

Verb

if you slip up in copying the data, the final result will of course be wrong

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Wells’ slipup came seconds after Grisham pushed a bunt toward third. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025

But a slipup from either of the North American rivals could lead to an early meeting between two teams that came into the tournament hoping to win the continental championship. —Jon Arnold, New York Times, 19 June 2025

Verb

Many of us slip up from time to time, especially when we're overwhelmed by a sink full of dishes. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025

The main components have measurement indicators so there’s no chance of slipping up, and the parts can all nest inside the large container for easy storage when you’re done drinking your coffee. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slipup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

slipup

1 of 2 noun

slip·​up ˈslip-ˌəp 

1

: mistake entry 2 sense 2

2

: mischance sense 2

slip up

2 of 2 verb

slip-ˈəp

: to make a mistake : blunder