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That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey. / (historical) A person hired to howl at a funeral. / (slang) A painfully obvious mistake. / (slang) A hilarious joke.

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howler

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Source Word

howler

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈhaʊlɚ/

Noun

historical slang figuratively sometimes dated

That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey. / (historical) A person hired to howl at a funeral. / (slang) A painfully obvious mistake. / (slang) A hilarious joke.

Japanese Meaning

遠吠えする動物、特にオオカミやフクロウザルなどの、遠吠えする生き物 / （歴史的用法）葬式で遠吠えするために雇われた人 / （スラング）明らかに見過ごせない大きな間違い / （スラング）非常に笑える冗談

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A lone howler echoed across the valley at midnight, sending a chill through the campsite.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

真夜中、谷間に孤独な遠吠えをする動物の声がこだまし、キャンプ場に寒気が走った。

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That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.

Sense（2）

(historical) A person hired to howl at a funeral.

Sense（3）

(slang) A painfully obvious mistake.

Given what we know about cognitive psychology, utility maximization is a ludicrous concept; equilibrium pretty foolish outside of financial markets; perfect competition a howler for most industries.

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