howlers
Loud, obvious errors
Howlers are glaring errors or blunders, especially ones that provoke laughter: The essay was full of howlers.
The term suggests mistakes so obvious they practically cry out for attention.
Howlers are also large, loud monkeys native to Central and South American rainforests, named for their distinctive vocalizations that can be heard miles away.
Tailed primates, not apes
- troopMobile group, organized
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- arborealOf or in trees
territorial · New World · diurnal · mammal · prehensile tail · mantled · dawn chorus · vocalization
Clumsy social error
- blooperEmbarrassing recorded mistake
- clangerGlaring embarrassing error
- flubClumsy error
- goofMinor foolish error
snafu · screwup · botch · bungle · fumble · miscue · faux pas · misstep
Humorous remarks or stories
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- chucklesSoft, subdued laughter
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
mirth · uproarious · sidesplitter · riot · scream · knee-slapper · belly laugh · guffaw
monkeys
Tailed primates, not apes
- troopMobile group, organized
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- canopyOverhead protective covering
arboreal · territorial · New World · diurnal · mammal · prehensile tail · mantled · dawn chorus · vocalization · Amazon
gaffe
Clumsy social error
goof · snafu · screwup · botch · bungle · fumble · miscue · faux pas · misstep · slip
jokes
Humorous remarks or stories
hilarity · mirth · uproarious · sidesplitter · riot · scream · knee-slapper · belly laugh · guffaw · cackle
howlerspeccadilloes
Slight offenses or faults
technicalities · quibbles · nitpicks · typos · venial sins
howlersbull's-eyes
Center target strikes
triumphs · successes · masterstrokes · truths · facts
- howler monkeyVocal New World primate