fat-finger

/ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡə//ˈfæt ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

noun

  1. 1

    A supposed cause of typographical errors, especially keyboard errors that cause erroneous trades to be executed in financial markets, or typing errors on touchscreen devices.

verb

  1. 1

    To type (something) erroneously on a keyboard, keypad, or touchscreen by accidentally pressing with a finger one or more keys other than the intended one.

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