MISFIRING

9 letters 15 Scrabble points

Definition of MISFIRING

verb

  1. To fail to discharge properly.

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

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

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

noun

  1. The situation where something misfires.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M I S F I R I N G
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 15 points