English · Slang Attested

blooper

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A fly ball that is weakly hit just over the infielders.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Again the blooper wafted up to the plate. Ted waited and waited and then let loose. The ball rose in a high trajectory and sailed deep into the bullpen for a homer. The fans roared. The slugger had killed the blooper.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “blooper” mean?

A fly ball that is weakly hit just over the infielders.

Is “blooper” formal or informal?

blooper is generally slang.

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