fat-finger

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Definition of fat-finger in English English dictionary

To make errors in typing on a keyboard or keypad by accidentally striking more than one key simultaneously with one finger

A supposed cause of typographical errors

Related Terms

fat finger dialing

telephone scam where a company has a toll number with one digit that is different than a common toll-free number so that said company makes money when a caller accidentally dials their phone number instead of the lawful toll-free number

Etymology

() fat + finger, the implication being that a person who fat-fingers does so because his or her fingers are too fat to strike a key without accidentally simultaneously striking a neighboring key.