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misfires

The correct spelling is misfires.

How to pronounce misfires

noun

Say it like: Mis-fir-es

The correct spelling is misfires. An act of misfiring. 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.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of misfiring.

verb

  1. 1.To fail to discharge properly.
  2. 2.(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
  3. 3.(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.

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