misspeak

[ mis-speek ]

/ mɪsˈspik /

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verb (used with or without object), mis·spoke, mis·spok·en, mis·speak·ing.

to speak, utter, or pronounce incorrectly.

to speak inaccurately, inappropriately, or too hastily.

QUIZ

QUIZ YOURSELF ON "IS" VS. "ARE"

"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."

Question 1 of 7

IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?

Origin of misspeak

1150–1200; Middle English misspeken;see mis-¹, speak; compare Old English missprecan to murmur

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