fat finger
The term "fat finger" humorously attributes errors to the size of the user's fingers, especially in digital contexts.
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Definition
B2Technology
(informal, idiomatic)An error caused by accidentally pressing the wrong key on a keyboard or touchscreen.
Example
- She made a fat finger mistake and sent the email to the wrong person.
- The fat finger error led to a typo in the document.
C1Finance
(informal, idiomatic)A mistake in financial transactions due to incorrect key presses, often leading to significant consequences.
Example
- A trader's fat finger error caused a sudden drop in the stock market.
- The fat finger mistake resulted in a large, unintended order.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fat finger":
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