misspeaking

English

Etymology

From misspeak +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɪsˈspiːkɪŋ/

Verb

misspeaking

1. present participle and gerund of misspeak

Noun

misspeaking (countable and uncountable, plural misspeakings)

1. The fact or instance of speaking incorrectly, falsely, or unclearly.

   Synonym: misspeech

   Coordinate terms: misphrasing, miswording; miswriting

   Near-synonym: speako (countable)

2. (obsolete) Speaking ill; defamation, slander.