Fat Finger

A2 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /fæt ˈfɪŋɡər/

Definitions of fat finger

noun a mistake made by pressing the wrong key on a keyboard or touchscreen due to having fingers that are too large or clumsy

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally hit the wrong key on my phone because of my fat finger.

A2 She often makes typing mistakes due to her fat finger.

B1 The touchscreen on my tablet is not very responsive, especially when I use my fat finger.

B2 The user interface of the app needs to be more user-friendly for people with fat fingers.

C1 Some people with fat fingers find it difficult to use small buttons on electronic devices.

C2 The company developed a special stylus for users with fat fingers to improve accuracy when using touchscreens.

Examples of fat finger in a Sentence

formal The error was caused by a fat finger pressing the wrong key on the keyboard.

informal I made a mistake because of my fat finger hitting the wrong button.

slang My fat finger totally messed up and now I have to start over.

figurative His fat finger of accusation pointed directly at me, even though I was innocent.

Grammatical Forms of fat finger

past tense

fat fingered

plural

fat fingers

comparative

fatter finger

superlative

fattest finger

present tense

fat fingers

future tense

will fat finger

perfect tense

have fat fingered

continuous tense

is fat fingering

singular

fat finger

positive degree

fat finger

infinitive

to fat finger

gerund

fat fingering

participle

fat fingered

Origin and Evolution of fat finger

First Known Use: 1991 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'fat finger' originated in the world of finance and trading, specifically referring to a situation where someone accidentally hits the wrong key on a keyboard due to having larger than average fingers.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fat finger' has expanded beyond the finance industry to be used more broadly in situations where a mistake is made due to hitting the wrong key or button, regardless of finger size.