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slubbing


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making a mistake or error, especially when operating a machine.

    - "During the production process, the worker accidentally slubbed, causing a delay in the assembly line."

Variants
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slubbing , slubbings , slub , slubbed , slubs
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old English word 'slubian', meaning 'to slip or slide'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'slubbing' is also used in the textile industry to describe the irregularities in the yarn or fabric.

  2. In the world of competitive eating, 'slubbing' refers to the act of eating large amounts of food quickly and messily.


How to Memorize "slubbing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the process of making a mistake or error, such as a worker accidentally pressing the wrong button on a machine.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of making a mistake or error.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Slubbing is making a blunder' to help remember the meaning.


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