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bum note

noun

Definitions

  1. A note that is played incorrectly.

  2. A social or conversational mistake

    A social or conversational mistake; an awkward or inappropriate action.

    • 'I'm going for a pint.' Declan paused on the way out. 'You really think Ethan's that good? There could be money in it?' He realised he had struck a bum note.

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