mishap
Mishap (noun) means a minor accident or piece of bad luck, usually not serious. Example: “Aside from one small mishap with the tent, the camping trip went smoothly.”
How to use mishap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small accident or unlucky mishap-y moment.
Word forms
mishapped past tense, mishaps plural, mishaps singular
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Aside from one small _____ with the tent, the camping trip went smoothly.
Etymology
From Middle English mishap, from mis- + hap ("luck, chance").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mishap” mean?
The word “mishap” means a minor accident or piece of bad luck, usually not serious. In plain terms, a small accident or unlucky mishap-y moment.
How do you pronounce “mishap”?
“Mishap” is pronounced MIHS-hap (/ˈmɪshæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “mishap” in a sentence?
Here is “mishap” used in a sentence: “Aside from one small mishap with the tent, the camping trip went smoothly.”
What part of speech is “mishap”?
“Mishap” is a noun.
Where does the word “mishap” come from?
The word “mishap” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mishap, from mis- + hap ("luck, chance").