Definitions for lapsus

lapsus lap·sus

Spelling: [lap-suh s; Latin lahp-s
IPA: /ˈlæp səs; Latin ˈlɑp sʊs/

Lapsus is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 87 anagrams from letters in lapsus (alpssu).

Definitions for lapsus

noun

  1. a slip or lapse.
  2. a slip of the pen.
  3. a slip of the tongue.

Origin of lapsus

1660-70; Latin lāpsus; see lapse

Examples for lapsus

The host at once apologized for the mishap as a lapsus lingu (slip of the tongue).

I grant that you are right, my cunning Wolf, it was a lapsus.

Even a lapsus linguae, "you uns," was unmistakable amidst the high-flown periods.

It was a 'lapsus natur;' I only follow out the hint, and complete the intention.

Mr. Radenhurst took advantage of this lapsus, and moved for a new trial in term, which he obtained.

Nobody laughed, and he said again, "I say that's a lapsus lingu," and still no one laughed.

When the "accident" occurred, he exclaimed: "That's a lapsus lingu."

Hibbard's listing was obviously a lapsus calami for Chelydra since he placed the genus in the family Chelydridae.

The artist is a sort of impassioned proof-reader, blue-pencilling the lapsus calami of God.

A 'Parodist's Apology,' added in the later edition of the lapsus.

Word Value for lapsus
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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