boo-boos

noun

plural of boo-boo
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy the president should not be making boo-boos in something as important as the State of the Union Address

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  1. mistakes
  2. errors
  3. blunders
Noun
  • Cases can be delayed with different tactics, including intimidation, corruption and procedural mistakes that can reduce charges or even lead to acquittals, said Carole Grace Mbarga, a Cameroonian rights activist.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Common kitchen layout mistakes can make your space dysfunctional and uninviting.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of mistakes
Noun
  • Tellingly, the network seemed to know the difference in its official response, acknowledging that the original piece contained errors.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • And his stellar defense led the way — 13 outfield assists and no errors in 1,106 innings.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Holding her tongue is not Kate’s forte in general, and the severity of Todd’s avalanche of blunders in their meeting with the British foreign secretary tests the outer limits of her ability.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Nevertheless, Muse’s early days were filled with security and privacy blunders.
    — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of blunders
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“Boo-boos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boo-boos. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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