Verboticism: Benefauxpas
DEFINITION: v. To make a mistake where the benefits exceed the costs of the screw-up. n. An excellent mistake, which despite its stupidity, produces a positive outcome.
Benefauxpas
Created by: rebelvin
Pronunciation: beneFIT+faux pas
Sentence: I dialed my old girlfriend by mistake but it turned into a benefauxpas when unexpectedly she told me she wanted to get back together!
Etymology: beneFIT+faux pas
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