misspeaking en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /mɪsˈspiːkɪŋ/
Etymology
From misspeak + -ing.
Meanings
-
(countable, uncountable) The fact or instance of speaking incorrectly, falsely, or unclearly.
Near-synonym: speako (countable)
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Speaking ill; defamation, slander.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| misspeakings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
miswording · miswriting · misphrasing