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Synonyms of clanger

6 similar words

Another word for clanger is blooper. Other synonyms of clanger are blunder, boo-boo, faux pas, gaffe and pratfall.

Synonyms and similar words for clanger

nounA very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.

  • blooperA blunder, an error.
  • blunder
  • boo-booA mistake or error.
  • faux pasAn embarrassing or tactless blunder.
  • gaffeA foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public; a social blunder; a breach of etiquette.
  • pratfall

Meaning of clanger

  1. noun Something that clangs; an alarm bell.
  2. noun The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.
  3. noun A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.

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Questions about synonyms of clanger

What is another word for clanger?
Clanger has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blooper, blunder, boo-boo, faux pas, gaffe and pratfall.
What does clanger mean?
Clanger means something that clangs; an alarm bell.

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