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mishaps

/ˈmɪs.hæps/

mishaps is the plural of mishap.

mishaps is the third-person singular simple present indicative of mishap.

Meaning of mishap

Noun

mishap (plural mishaps)

  1. An accident, mistake, or problem.
    • Since the mishap with the banana peel, he watches his step.
    Antonyms:
    fortuity
  2. Ill luck; misfortune; mischance.
    • Rome’s readiest champions, repose you here in rest,
      Secure from worldly chances and mishaps!c. 1588–1593 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...
    Antonyms:
    goodhap

See all 3 meanings of mishap

Questions about mishaps

What is mishaps the plural of?
Mishaps is the plural of mishap.
How do you pronounce mishaps?
Mishaps is pronounced /ˈmɪs.hæps/.

Words near mishaps in the dictionary

  1. mishappenings
  2. mishappens
  3. mishappiness
  4. mishapping
  5. mishappy
  6. mishaps
  7. mishapt
  8. Mishar
  9. misharmonized
  10. Mishars
  11. misharvest

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