Definition of «howler»
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"Howler" is a British colloquialism used to describe a glaring, often humorous mistake or a very poor performance. In the context of gaming or sports, it refers to a moment where someone fails spectacularly at a task that should have been simple. The term carries a tone of lighthearted mockery, often used among friends to tease someone for a lack of skill or a lapse in judgment. It suggests that the error was so obvious that it is almost impressive in its failure.
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> Harry had an absolute howler in the first round after bragging about how easy the game was.
> I can't believe I missed that shot; what an absolute howler of a play on my part.
> The keeper made a total howler and let the ball roll right between his legs into the net.
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