clanger

noun
UK: /ˈklæŋər/
US: /ˈklæŋər/

  1. A loud, resonant sound, like that of a bell being struck.

    1. I heard a clanger from the church bell.
    2. The blacksmith's hammer produced a satisfying clanger as it struck the metal.

  2. A clumsy mistake, especially one that is publicly embarrassing.

    1. He made a real clanger during the presentation.
    2. The politician's unfortunate gaffe was a terrible clanger for his campaign.

Synonyms

blunder mistake gaffe error clang ring

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clanger" in English means: A loud, resonant sound, like that of a bell being struck., A clumsy mistake, especially one that is publicly embarrassing..

The phonetic transcription of "clanger" is /ˈklæŋər/ in British English and /ˈklæŋər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clanger": blunder, mistake, gaffe, error, clang, ring.

Example usage of "clanger": "I heard a clanger from the church bell.". More examples on the page.