thinko

Definition

A careless mistake made in thinking.

Etymology

From think + -o, on the model of typo (“typographical error”).

Example Sentences

• "I must have done quite a thinko, but I don't remember leaving my keys in the refrigerator."
• "1998, K. G. Binmore, Game Theory and the Social Contract, Volume 2: Just Playing, page 34, We need to face the fact that thinkos are likely to be much more important, even though such a source of noise is much harder to model."
• "Spell-checkers can help with simple types such as misspeIIings and repeated words, but they are little defense against the equally common "thinkos," such as the inconvenience/incontinence example above. Your only defense against thinkos is a careful read."