mishit

[ verb mis-hit; noun adjective mis-hit ]

verb (used with object)

, mis·hit, mis·hit·ting.

1. to hit (a ball) badly or incorrectly, as in tennis or cricket.

noun

1. a bad or faulty hit, as in tennis or cricket.

adjective

1. (of a ball) hit badly.

mishit

noun

1. a faulty shot or stroke

verb

1. to hit (a ball) with a faulty stroke

Word History and Origins

Origin of mishit¹

First recorded in 1880–85; mis- ¹ + hit

Example Sentences

That durable cover and mantle also make the ball more durable, so it’s less likely to get a big, game-ruining cut in the outer layers during a mishit.

From Popular-Science

The best golf balls for beginners offer specific features that make low swing speeds, mishits, and lost balls less painful in the long run.

From Popular-Science

The meltdown started when he mishit his third shot from roughly 80 yards out into the creek.

From Washington Post

It effectively creates a tilt that corrects the angle of attack during a slight mishit.

From Popular-Science