manquee

/mɑ̃kɛ/ or /mɑ̃kɛː/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A player who fails to score a goal in a penalty shootout, or a player who misses a goal opportunity, often resulting in a loss for their team

“The team’s manquée in the penalty shootout cost them the championship title.”

Synonyms

  • miss
  • whiff

Antonyms

  • goal
  • success