To move and lose your balance, often on something slippery or smooth.
Slipping can be funny or embarrassing, but it can also be dangerous if you get hurt.
Examples:
I slip on the ice.
Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.
She slipped and fell on the banana peel.
The dog slips on the shiny floor.
I slip and slide on the ice like a penguin.
He slips and falls down the hill.
A small mistake or error.
Making a slip can be embarrassing, but it's usually not a big deal.
Examples:
I made a slip in my spelling.
She noticed the slip in the report.
The slip in the painting was easy to fix.
The cat made a slip in its jump.
Making a slip in your speech is okay sometimes.
He found a slip in the math problem.