mislippen

misˈlɪpən

Definitions

1. verb

to slip or fall, especially in a clumsy or awkward manner

“He mislipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.”

2. verb

to make a mistake or slip up, especially in a speech or performance

“The actor mislipped a line during the play and had to recover quickly.”

3. noun

a clumsy or awkward movement or action

“His mislippen on the stairs caused him to tumble down.”

Synonyms

  • slip
  • stumble
  • trip

Antonyms

  • grace
  • poise