What does Howler mean?

Definitions for Howler
ˈhaʊ lərhowler

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. belly laugh, sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riotnoun

    a joke that seems extremely funny

  2. howler monkey, howlernoun

    monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry

  3. howlernoun

    a glaring blunder

Wiktionary

  1. howlernoun

    An animal which howls, such as a wolf or a howler monkey

  2. howlernoun

    (Chiefly British) A painfully obvious mistake

  3. howlernoun

    A hilarious joke

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  1. howler

    A howler is generally referred to in two contexts. One, it can refer to a species of large New World monkeys, known for their loud howls. Two, in a broader and informal context, it refers to a glaring blunder, mistake, or error, especially one that is amusing or ridiculous. This term is often used in sports or any field where a significant mistake can lead to humorous or disastrous outcomes.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Howlernoun

    one who howls

  2. Howlernoun

    any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Howler in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Howler in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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