noun
mishap
MIHS-hap
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.”
noun
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A minor accident or piece of bad luck, usually not serious.
"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.
Common pairings
a minor mishap
without mishap
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Word forms
- Plural
- mishaps
- Third person singular
- mishaps
- Past tense
- mishapped
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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").
