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Raremisfired
The correct spelling is misfired.
How to pronounce misfired
verb
Say it like: Mis-fir-ed
The correct spelling is misfired. To fail to discharge properly. For example: "His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."
Usage Examples
“His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To fail to discharge properly.
- 2.(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
- 3.(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.
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