misfire

/ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/

noun

An act of misfiring.

Examples :

"The comedian's joke was a total misfire; no one laughed. "

verb

To fail to discharge properly.

Examples :

"The old car often misfires, especially on cold mornings. "

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verb

(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.

Examples :

"The old car would often misfire, especially on cold mornings. "

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verb

(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.

Examples :

"His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."

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Meanings

Examples :

"The comedian's joke was a total misfire; no one laughed. "

Examples :

"The old car often misfires, especially on cold mornings. "

Examples :

"The old car would often misfire, especially on cold mornings. "

Examples :

"His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand."

Related Words

misfiring verb

To fail to discharge properly.

properly adverb

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

misfired verb

To fail to discharge properly.

mornings noun

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

comedian noun

An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

sequence noun

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

discharge noun

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

anticipated verb

To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

practical noun

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

extension noun

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

misfires noun

An act of misfiring.