Definition

The embarrassingly common typo that results when your fingers betray you while typing 'light bulbs.' A digital Freudian slip that makes you look like you're trying to illuminate your home with some kind of mysterious flowering plant. Particularly mortifying in professional emails requesting hardware specifications.

Example Usage

I sent a requisition form asking maintenance for new light blubs and now the whole office thinks I'm illiterate.

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