Misspeak

Word MISSPEAK
Character 8
Hyphenation mis speak
Pronunciations /mɪsˈspiːk/

Definitions and meanings of "Misspeak"

What do we mean by misspeak?

To speak or pronounce incorrectly. intransitive verb

To speak mistakenly, inappropriately, or rashly. intransitive verb

To speak wrongly or improperly.

To speak disrespectfully or disparagingly: with of.

To speak or pronounce wrongly; utter imperfectly.

To express improperly or imperfectly; speak otherwise than according to one's intention: used reflexively: as, I misspoke myself. Colloq. To blame or calumniate.

To utter wrongly. transitive verb

To err in speaking. intransitive verb

To speak insultingly or disrespectfully. verb

To fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly verb

Pronounce a word incorrectly verb

To fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly.

To speak insultingly or disrespectfully.

1) To make a claim to be under sniper fire in a hostile environment. 2) To try to cover your ass when someone calls you out on your bullshit. Urban Dictionary

To lie. To tell an untruth. Urban Dictionary

1.To Say without thought, to mistakenly say. 2.Mistakenly saying something is misspeaking Urban Dictionary

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The word "misspeak" in example sentences

[Josh] • "This use of 'misspeak' is of American origin." ❋ Unknown (2008)

Part of the reason Obama's having trouble dismissing this as a "misspeak" is because of the construct of his remarks, the underlying condescension, and the fact that he's built a reputation for being a gifted and precise communicator. ❋ Unknown (2008)

No, that was a misspeak from a very tired candidate who meant to say 47 out of 50″ and it came out wrong. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I know what you lemming like uneducated lefties are thinking, but he said it twice so he didn't "misspeak". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hillarious Clinton has done it again, ladies and gentleman ... it's hard to believe anything that comes out of her mouth these days – she could "misspeak" at any moment. ❋ Unknown (2008)

We were pretty harsh against Hillary for her "misspeak" on Bosnia sniper fire. ❋ Unknown (2008)

By the end, and after more than a half-dozen repetitions, Blumenthal had come up with the word of the day: "misspeak," a malleable and vague term that could perhaps be described as the act of lying unintentionally — or, in Blumenthal's case, painting it as the fault of someone else who took it out of context. ❋ Unknown (2010)

How many times can he "misspeak" before it becomes painfully obvious that the man doesn't hane a clue unless he has Joe Leiberman whispering the answers in his ear. ❋ Unknown (2008)

She said Kennedy was on her mind when she made her "misspeak" on Friday. ❋ Unknown (2008)

That's according to all those polls you and your slimey, sleazy operatives "misspeak" about instead of the snapshot ones that favor you. angie ❋ Unknown (2008)

And once in a while do some research, because as you obvioulsy are still ignorant of the fact that HRC has a tendancy to "misspeak" and you can't take her work as gospel. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Our friends seem to enjoy it when I "misspeak" words or sayings, especially the "racy" ones! ❋ Unknown (2008)

What should be a factor in the Super Delegates 'decision is the job loss' misspeak 'in Valpariso, IN. and the Peter Paul v. Clinton, et al in CA. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The "misspeak" alibi does not liberate her from having TRASHED Sindbad's recollections of the events as those of a mere "comedian." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Where were the grey, ominous ads blanketing Pennsylvania in the wake of the Bosnia sniper "misspeak"? ❋ Unknown (2009)

For the record, btw, The only "misspeak" was saying "off the record" after she made the tactless* comment instead of before. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This was not a "misspeak" or "gaffe", it was a talking point that sunk like a lead balloon. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And while stupid is not as bad as dishonest (stupid is when you "misspeak", dishonest is when you lie), I think they really should have done the legwork to make sure nobody called them out on their story. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So Obama uses a admittedly poor choice of words and this clown jumps all over it was perverse glee, however now the show is on the other foot, it was an innocent "misspeak" and nothing more. ❋ Unknown (2009)

guy: once I saw [Jimi Hendrix] live girl: Jimi Hendrix died in [1970]. You were born [in the 80's]. guy: wait...I didn't mean to misspeak ❋ Metalliska (2008)

I have [written] about this and described in many different [settings] and I did misspeak [the other day] ❋ Saint Constantinople Rockerfeller (2008)

"[How dare you] [misspeak] of me" ❋ Mr Afro (2008)

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