Meaning of the word "Freudian slip" in English
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Freudian slip
US /ˈfrɔɪdiən slɪp/
UK /ˈfrɔɪdiən slɪp/
Noun
1.
an unintentional error in speech or action that is held to reveal a repressed thought, feeling, or desire
Example:
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In a classic Freudian slip, she called her new boss by her ex-husband's name.
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His comment about 'public relations' instead of 'private relations' was a clear Freudian slip.
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