snedtändning — meaning in English

English meaning

• misfire verb To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.

Senses

snedtändning is used for these senses in English:

• bad trip (slang, drug use) An acute adverse psychological reaction to effects produced under the influence of psychoactive substances, namely hallucinogens.
• misfire (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.

misfire — full definition

1. verb To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
2. verb To fail to have the intended effect, especially of a joke, plan, or attempt.
3. noun An instance of failing to fire, ignite, or achieve the intended result.

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