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My fault
my FAWLT
Local meaning
An informal apology that accepts responsibility for a mistake, interruption, collision, or misunderstanding.
My fault often appears immediately after a small error: bumping into someone, missing information, taking the wrong item, or misunderstanding a plan. It is close to my bad but can sound slightly more direct about responsibility.
Example in context
- “That was my stop—my fault, let me through.”
How it is used
Common in New York and widespread informal English; not uniquely regional.
apologetic, quick, accountable
crowded spaces, plans, mistakes, texts, street interaction
Common in New York and widespread informal English; not uniquely regional.
For serious harm, a fuller apology and corrective action may be more appropriate than a quick my fault.
Spelling and scope
Common in New York and widespread informal English; not uniquely regional.
- Search forms
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Frequently asked questions
Is my fault the same as my bad?
They are close. Both admit a mistake, while my fault can sound more explicitly focused on responsibility.
Can my fault be polite?
Yes for minor everyday mistakes, especially when paired with a respectful tone and a clear effort to fix the problem.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- 100+ Best New York Slang Words & NYC Slang that Locals UseGirl With The Passport
A New York-focused community overview used as supporting evidence for contemporary conversational forms such as good looks, my fault, you good, OD, and we out; claims are cross-checked against broader language sources.
- badMerriam-Webster
Dictionary senses include my bad as an admission that a mistake was one’s fault.
- The Life Cycle of Internet SlangarXiv
Research on how slang spreads, changes, and becomes less locally exclusive online.