How Do You Spell FLUB?

Pronunciation: [flˈʌb] (IPA)

The word "flub" can be a tricky one to spell! It is sometimes spelled with one "b" (flub) and sometimes with two (flubb). The reason for this inconsistency lies in the phonetics of the word. The initial sound, "fl," is a blend of the "f" and "l" sounds. This creates a syllable with a slightly elongated sound, which is why some people might include an extra "b" to indicate this. The IPA transcription for "flub" is /flʌb/, with a stressed "u" sound in the middle.

FLUB Meaning and Definition

1. Flub is a verb that means to make a mistake or error, especially in performing a task or carrying out a responsibility. It is often used to describe a blunder or mishap that results in a less than satisfactory outcome. Flub can also be used as a noun to refer to the mistake or error itself.

   When someone flubs, they typically fail to execute a task or action correctly, often due to carelessness, inexperience, or lack of focus. For example, a professional golfer might flub a shot by mishitting the ball or completely missing it altogether. Similarly, an actor might flub their lines during a live performance or a speaker might flub a speech by forgetting important points or stumbling over words.

   The term "flub" is informal and typically used in a lighthearted or humorous manner to refer to minor mistakes. It is commonly heard in casual conversations, sports commentaries, and entertainment contexts. Although flub often implies a mistake or error, it does not carry the same level of severity or negative connotation as terms such as "blunder" or "failure." Rather, it suggests a more trivial or inconsequential error that is often forgivable or can be laughed off.

Common Misspellings for FLUB

• fluk
• fluch
• falue
• flura
• cliub
• flur
• fluw
• flum
• flaur
• qlubb
• flwo
• flui
• cloub
• glub
• plub
• cllub
• flufy
• fluf
• lub
• flym
• flut
• claub
• cluub
• fludi
• fub
• fdub
• fluv
• flubb
• Lluw
• fyua
• fkuy
• fmuu
• ftuu
• wlvb
• fuubu
• fiubr
• FeUB
• iluw
• fvlib
• ILuV
• fcsub
• fllup
• fluvc
• flubd
• FUlUP
• fyuz
• ll5b
• llu2b
• blubz
• slubz
• Fluri
• fllud
• iflvb
• ifldb
• Fulur
• flubeb
• Uluw

Etymology of FLUB

The word "flub" originated in American English in the 19th century. Its exact etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound or action of something being botched or bungled. It is thought to have been formed by combining elements of other words or sounds, possibly influenced by similar words like "flop" or "fumble". Over time, "flub" has become a commonly used term to refer to a mistake, blunder, or failure, particularly in relation to performing or speaking.

Idioms with the word FLUB

• flub the dub The idiom "flub the dub" means to make a mistake, fail to perform a task or responsibility properly, or to mess up a situation due to poor execution or incompetence. It implies a blunder or error of some sort that results in an undesirable outcome.
• flub up The idiom "flub up" means to make a mistake or error, usually by clumsiness, carelessness, or lack of preparation, resulting in an unsuccessful or imperfect outcome.
• flub sth up The idiom "flub sth up" means to make a mistake or mess something up. It implies that someone has performed a task or action poorly, resulting in an error, failure, or disruption of plans.
• flub something up The idiom "flub something up" means to make a mistake or to mess something up, usually by performing poorly or not meeting expectations. It implies a failure or error in executing a task or action.

Similar spelling words for FLUB

• VLB,
• Phalp,
• Philippa,
• VLBI,
• flip-out,
• cat-flap,
• followup,
• C-FLIP,
• FLPWO,
• valpy,
• Felippe,
• filipp,
• fallopio,
• flap,
• philip,
• vallabh,
• Eye-flap,
• volpaia,
• Filep,
• flub-up,
• Phillipa,
• FHLBB,
• flyby,
• FUELPW2,
• fillip,
• Felipe,
• Philipe,
• Philipa,
• philp,
• Filip,
• Philipp,
• flybiow,
• philby,
• VILIP,
• phillipe,
• VLPO,
• flabbier,
• flype,
• philippi,
• FLB472,
• flappy,
• flippy,
• Phillip,
• FLP,
• club,
• flyboy,
• flowbee,
• flybe,
• flabby,
• FLPAU,
• felip,
• vejlby,
• VLP,
• volpi,
• valby,
• flip,
• FLB,
• flab,
• fallopia,
• Filipa,
• fueloep,
• FLEBO,
• flippo,
• vallop,
• phlebo-,
• Fyllip,
• flu,
• FLLAP,
• Flip-dog,
• flip-up,
• VELAB,
• flub-ups,
• Phelp,
• VLBWI,
• Philippe,
• phlpp2,
• fulp,
• phillipp,
• VILIP-1,
• E-VLBI,
• phlpp,
• vaelbe,
• Velbe,
• Fly-flap,
• Felipo,
• vallabha,
• Phyllip,
• hvalba,
• fulop,
• filibe,
• filipe,
• valbe,
• fly by,
• Filippa,
• flop,
• falbo,
• flip-top,
• Egg-flip,
• FUELPW1,
• Flipe,
• velib,
• mud-flap,
• VVLP,
• FLLB,
• Volpe,
• vulpia,
• VILOB,
• flue,
• Felipa,
• filippi,
• floppy,
• foulup,
• Philipp.,
• flibe,
• VALPO,
• AMP-FLP,
• Filippo,
• Fulbe.

Plural form of FLUB is FLUBS

Conjugate verb Flub

CONDITIONAL

I would flub

you would flub

he/she/it would flub

we would flub

they would flub

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be flubbing

you would be flubbing

he/she/it would be flubbing

we would be flubbing

they would be flubbing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flub

you would have flub

he/she/it would have flub

we would have flub

they would have flub

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been flubbing

you would have been flubbing

he/she/it would have been flubbing

we would have been flubbing

they would have been flubbing

FUTURE

I will flub

you will flub

he/she/it will flub

we will flub

they will flub

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flubbing

you will be flubbing

he/she/it will be flubbing

we will be flubbing

they will be flubbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flubbed

you will have flubbed

he/she/it will have flubbed

we will have flubbed

they will have flubbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flubbing

you will have been flubbing

he/she/it will have been flubbing

we will have been flubbing

they will have been flubbing

IMPERATIVE

you flub

we let´s flub

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to flub

PAST

I flubbed

you flubbed

he/she/it flubbed

we flubbed

they flubbed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flubbing

you were flubbing

he/she/it was flubbing

we were flubbing

they were flubbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

flubbed

PAST PERFECT

I had flubbed

you had flubbed

he/she/it had flubbed

we had flubbed

they had flubbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flubbing

you had been flubbing

he/she/it had been flubbing

we had been flubbing

they had been flubbing

PRESENT

I flub

you flub

he/she/it flubs

we flub

they flub

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flubbing

you are flubbing

he/she/it is flubbing

we are flubbing

they are flubbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flubbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flubbed

you have flubbed

he/she/it has flubbed

we have flubbed

they have flubbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flubbing

you have been flubbing

he/she/it has been flubbing

we have been flubbing

they have been flubbing

I would have flubbed

we would have flubbed

you would have flubbed

he/she/it would have flubbed

they would have flubbed