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ˈhaʊ lərhowler
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Princeton's WordNet
belly laugh, sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riotnoun
a joke that seems extremely funny
howler monkey, howlernoun
monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry
howlernoun
a glaring blunder
Wiktionary
howlernoun
An animal which howls, such as a wolf or a howler monkey
howlernoun
(Chiefly British) A painfully obvious mistake
howlernoun
A hilarious joke
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howler
A howler is generally referred to in two contexts. One, it can refer to a species of large New World monkeys, known for their loud howls. Two, in a broader and informal context, it refers to a glaring blunder, mistake, or error, especially one that is amusing or ridiculous. This term is often used in sports or any field where a significant mistake can lead to humorous or disastrous outcomes.
Webster Dictionary
Howlernoun
one who howls
Howlernoun
any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of howler in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of howler in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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