Freudian slip

noun

: a slip of the tongue that is motivated by and reveals some unconscious aspect of the mind

Examples of Freudian slip in a Sentence

He meant to say “I'm glad you're here,” but what came out was a Freudian slip: “I'm mad you're here.”

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Freudian slip

noun

: something said by mistake that is motivated by and reveals some unconscious aspect of the mind

also : a similar revealing lapse (such as a memory lapse or an unintentional action)