Misplay: meaning, definitions and examples
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misplay
[ mษชsหpleษช ]
in sports
To make a mistake or error while playing a game or sport, especially by misjudging a situation or making a wrong move.
Synonyms
mishandle, misinterpret, misjudge
Examples of usage
- He misplayed the ball and cost his team the game.
- She misplayed her shot and missed the goal.
in card games
An incorrect or mistaken play in a card game, typically resulting in a disadvantage for the player.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His misplay of the ace allowed his opponent to win the hand.
- She regretted her misplay as it led to her losing the game.
Translations
Translations of the word "misplay" in other languages:
๐ต๐น erro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Fehler
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesalahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bลฤ d
๐ฏ๐ต ใใน
๐ซ๐ท erreur
๐ช๐ธ error
๐น๐ท hata
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ chyba
๐ธ๐ฐ chyba
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฏฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ napaka
๐ฎ๐ธ villa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษhv
๐ฒ๐ฝ error
Word origin
The word 'misplay' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'mis-' (indicating error or wrongness) with 'play'. It has been used in the context of sports and card games to describe actions that are incorrect or mistaken. The term has evolved to encompass various activities where errors can occur, reflecting the human tendency to make mistakes even in recreational pursuits.
See also: downplay, interplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.