misfeed

/mɪsˈfiːd/

misfeed verb: to feed incorrectly, as for example with the wrong foodstuff.

Verb

misfeed (third-person singular simple present misfeeds, present participle misfeeding, simple past and past participle misfed)

(transitive) To feed incorrectly, as for example with the wrong foodstuff.
- The problem with keeping the green iguana as a pet is that they are often misfed. For example, some will feed them meat or meat-based foods […]2015, Rachel Smith, John Davidson, Lizards For Kids, page 18

IPA/ˈmɪsfiːd/

misfeed (plural misfeeds)

A fault in a mechanical feed mechanism (in the paper pick-up of a printer, for example).

ভুলভাবে খাওয়ানো

Verb
third-person singular present	misfeeds
present participle	misfeeding
past participle	misfed
past	misfed
Noun
plural	misfeeds

From Middle English *misfeden, from Old English misfēdan; equivalent to mis- + feed.

What does misfeed mean?: Misfeed means to feed incorrectly, as for example with the wrong foodstuff.
What is misfeed in Bengali?: Misfeed in Bengali is ভুলভাবে খাওয়ানো. See Misfeed meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is misfeed?: Misfeed can be a verb or a noun.
How do you pronounce misfeed?: Misfeed is pronounced /mɪsˈfiːd/.
What is the past tense of misfeed?: The past tense of misfeed is misfed.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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