How to Pronounce "fat finger"
expression
ˈfæt/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
FAT FIN-ger
fˈæt/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
FAT FIN-guh
Definition
A 'fat finger' means a typing mistake made by accidentally pressing the wrong key, often on a phone or computer. It is also used for similar errors in tasks like trading or data entry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæt/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
British English
fˈæt/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAT FIN-ger
UK
FAT FIN-guh
Listen in Context
I made a fat finger mistake and sent the wrong number.
Be careful not to fat finger your password.
She lost money due to a fat finger error in her stock trade.
Oops, I fat fingered your name in the chat—sorry about that!