Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

let slip

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.26 in modern English

Syllables: let s-lip
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To divulge a secret, as by accident or mistake.

Transitive verb

verb

To let fly; to attack or challenge someone.

British usage; Obsolete; Slang

Example Sentences

"It was let slip that they were planning to take over the business."
"The frizzle-headed man-eaters were loath to leave their fleshpots so long as the harvest of human carcases was plentiful. Sometimes, when the harvest was too plentiful, they imposed on the missionaries by letting the word slip out that on such a day there would be a killing and a barbecue."
"I would take it kind of your worship to let me be present at his examination, that if he clear himself of one murder I may let slip at him with the other."

Usage

Inflected Forms

lets slip (present, singular) letting slip (participle, present)

Questions

What does let slip mean?: To divulge a secret, as by accident or mistake.

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