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Howler

usgb/ˈhaʊlər/Volume
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Informal Tone

Use 'howler' for mistakes in casual conversation or informal writing, not in formal contexts.

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I made a howler on my tweet yesterday.
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Sports Commentary

'Howler' is often used in sports to describe a very bad mistake, like in soccer or cricket.

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The defender committed a howler that cost them the match.
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Avoid Overuse

Reserve 'howler' for truly significant mistakes to maintain its impact and meaning.

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Forgetting the password was a howler.
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