misspeak

[ mis-speek ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·spoke, mis·spok·en, mis·speak·ing.

1. to speak, utter, or pronounce incorrectly.
2. to speak inaccurately, inappropriately, or too hastily.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misspeak¹

1150–1200; Middle English misspeken; mis- ¹, speak; compare Old English missprecan to murmur

Example Sentences

Does it also mean Jay Carney did not lie/misspeak the other day?

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

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• gaffe
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