Definitions for clanger
ˈklæŋ ərclan·ger

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clangernoun

   a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate

   "he dropped a clanger"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clangernoun

   A very noticeable mistake; an attention-getting faux pas.

   He dropped a real clanger when he criticized the paraplegic for not standing.

2. clangernoun

   A mistake made by a player; counted in the game statistics in the category "errors including frees against".

3. clangernoun

   Something that clangs; an alarm bell (also figuratively).

4. clangernoun

   The clapper of a bell, anything that strikes a bell or other metal object to make a ringing sound.

5. clangernoun

   An early hi-hat consisting of cymbals mounted on the rim of a bass drum and struck with an arm on the drum's pedal.

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1. clanger

   A clanger refers to a significant, noticeable mistake or blunder. It is commonly used in British English. The term is often used in the context of a social situation where someone says something that is embarrassing, inappropriate or awkward. It can also refer to a mistake in performance in sports or other activities.

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1. Clanger

   A clanger in Australian rules football is a term coined by Champion Data founder Ted Hopkins which refers to a turnover or a mistake made by a player. Its vague description in statistical tables is "errors including frees against". Examples of clangers include, ⁕Any disposal or deliberate knock-on that goes directly to an opposition player. ⁕Any free kick conceded ⁕Dropped marks or fumbles under no pressure ⁕50-metre penalties conceded ⁕A Ball-Up Kick In

Matched Categories

1. • Blunder

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How to pronounce clanger?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say clanger in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clanger in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clanger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=clanger
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clanger
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=clanger
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=clanger