What is another word for slips?
Pronunciation: [slˈɪps] (IPA) 
The word 'slips' is a versatile term with many meanings and synonyms. To slip can mean to lose your footing, slide, fall or stumble. As a noun, slips can refer to a thin, loose piece of material, a mistake or error in judgment and a piece of paper used for taking notes. Some synonyms for slips include trip, stumble, misstep, blunder, faux pas, error, gaffe, note, jotting, memorandum, notelet and record. So whether you're talking about a slip of the tongue, a slip of paper or someone who slips and falls, there's a synonym for the word that you can use.
