Meanings
Calque of Latin lapsus linguae.
How to pronounce "slip of the tongue":
AU
A mistake in speech.
Example Sentences
1
I didn't mean to insult her, it was just a slip of the tongue.
2
He accidentally let slip of the tongue that he had been offered a promotion.
3
She made a slip of the tongue and revealed the surprise party plan.
4
It was a slip of the tongue when he called his teacher 'mom'.
5
During the interview, I had a slip of the tongue and said the wrong company name.