howler

noun
UK: /ˈhaʊlər/
US: /ˈhaʊlər/

  1. A mistake that is very silly and obvious.

    1. The script was full of howlers, it was clearly written in a hurry.
    2. That spelling mistake in the headline was a real howler that everyone noticed immediately.

  2. Something or someone that makes a loud, unpleasant noise.

    1. That old car is a real howler, its engine makes the worst noise.
    2. The baby next door is such a howler, you can hear him crying all day and night.

Synonyms

blunder gaffe mistake screamer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "howler" in English means: A mistake that is very silly and obvious., Something or someone that makes a loud, unpleasant noise..

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

Synonyms for "howler": blunder, gaffe, mistake, screamer.

Example usage of "howler": "The script was full of howlers, it was clearly written in a hurry.". More examples on the page.