freudian slip
freudian slip — noun
1. an accidental mistake in speaking that shows what you are secretly thinking or f
an accidental mistake in speaking that shows what you are secretly thinking or feeling, especially about something you did not want to admit
Yuki made a Freudian slip during her interview, calling her boss 'useless' instead of 'helpful'.
make a Freudian slip — unintentionally revealing honest opinion
The senator's Freudian slip on live television revealed his real opinion about the education bill.
possessive: [person]'s Freudian slip — revealing hidden view
Amara told her date she loved him, then laughed it off as a Freudian slip.
In couples therapy, a Freudian slip made the husband admit he resented his wife's promotion.
Wei tried to pass off his critical comment about the meal as a Freudian slip.
- slip of the tongue
broader term for any accidental verbal mistake, not necessarily tied to hidden thoughts
- lapsus linguae
formal Latin term used in psychology; very rare in everyday speech
- deliberate statement
a carefully chosen, intentional remark
文法句型
a Freudian slip
make a Freudian slip
用法筆記
Frequently used in informal conversation to describe verbal mistakes that reveal hidden feelings. The term is named after Sigmund Freud, who argued that such errors expose unconscious thoughts. Distinguish from a simple 'slip of the tongue', which may be a random error without psychological significance.