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    Mishap

    /ˈmɪs.hæp/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    An unfortunate incident or accident.
    The picnic ended in a mishap when it started to rain unexpectedly.
    A minor mistake or error.
    His only mishap during the presentation was mispronouncing one word.
    An event that results in damage or injury.
    The car mishap caused a huge traffic jam on the highway.
    A situation that is awkward or unfortunate.
    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

    mess-up
    It was just a little mess-up when I spilled coffee on the report.
    snafu
    That snafu at the meeting could have been avoided with better communication.