Meaning & Definition of word "Mishap"
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Mishap
/ˈmɪs.hæp/
noun:
- 1. An unfortunate incident or accident.
- Example: The picnic ended in a mishap when it started to rain unexpectedly.
- 2. A minor mistake or error.
- Example: His only mishap during the presentation was mispronouncing one word.
- 3. An event that results in damage or injury.
- Example: The car mishap caused a huge traffic jam on the highway.
- 4. A situation that is awkward or unfortunate.
- Example: The mishap of forgetting the birthday cake turned the surprise party into a comedy of errors.
Etymology
Middle English, from mis- + hap, meaning 'chance or fate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a minor mishap:
A small or insignificant accident.
no mishap:
Everything went smoothly; there were no accidents.
mishap waiting to happen:
A situation that is likely to become problematic.
Related Words
misfortune:
An unfortunate condition or event.
blunder:
A serious or careless mistake.
accident:
An unexpected incident that results in harm.
Slang Meanings of mishap
Meaning: mess-up
Example Sentence: It was just a little mess-up when I spilled coffee on the report.
Meaning: snafu
Example Sentence: That snafu at the meeting could have been avoided with better communication.