Verboticism: Blunderbonus

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.
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Blunderbonus
Created by: TJayzz
Pronunciation: Blun-der-bow-nus
Sentence: If it hadn't been for Jack's stupid mistake of signing up for the cookery class instead of woodwork, then he would never have met his fiance Becky, it certainly had turned out to be a blunderbonus.
Etymology: Blunder(mistake) + Bonus(unexpected pleasant surprise) = Blunderbonus
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