miscue Meaning & Definition
What Does Miscue Mean?
Miscue is a noun that means In a cue sport, an error in hitting the ball with the cue. It can also mean The act of missing one's cue or of responding to a cue intended for another actor. As a verb, it means To give an incorrect cue.
Word Facts for Miscue
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmɪskjuː// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | slip and slipup |
| Plural | miscues |
| Verb forms | miscues, miscuing, miscued |
Miscue Definition (Noun)
- In a cue sport, an error in hitting the ball with the cue.
- The act of missing one's cue or of responding to a cue intended for another actor.
- A miss of the object one intended to hit.
Miscue as a Verb
- To give an incorrect cue.
- to mishit, strike incorrectly.
Synonyms of Miscue
Miscue synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Miscue
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Miscue in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
miscue (plural miscues)
miscue (third-person singular simple present miscues, present participle miscuing or miscueing, simple past and past participle miscued)
Words That Rhyme With Miscue
Origin of Miscue
From mis- + cue.
How to Pronounce Miscue
The standard pronunciation of miscue is //ˈmɪskjuː//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Miscue: Your Questions Answered
Is miscue a noun or a verb?
Miscue is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for miscue?
Words with a similar meaning to miscue include slip and slipup. See the full list of miscue synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of miscue?
The plural of miscue is miscues.
What is the past tense of miscue?
The past tense of miscue is miscued. The present participle is miscuing.