howler

[US]/ˈhaʊlə(r)/
[UK]/ˈhaʊlər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.someone or something that makes loud or humorous errors.
Word Forms
Pluralhowlers

Phrases & Collocations

make a howler

howler monkey

Example Sentences

silly howlers in an exam

New World monkeys: capuchin; douroucouli; howler monkey; saki; spider monkey; squirrel monkey; titi; uakari; woolly monkey; marmoset; tamarin.

1. New World monkeys: capuchin; douroucouli; howler monkey; saki; spider monkey; squirrel monkey; titi; uakari; woolly monkey; marmoset; tamarin.

The howler monkey is known for its loud and distinctive calls.

He made a howler of a mistake on the test.

The goalkeeper's howler cost the team the game.

She let out a howler of frustration when her computer crashed.

The referee's decision was a real howler.

The politician's statement was a real howler and caused a scandal.

The horror movie was full of howlers that made the audience jump in their seats.

He received a howler of a letter from his angry boss.

The singer's howler during the performance was quickly forgotten by the audience.

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