Standard Lemma guide

mishit

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈmɪshɪt/
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  • /mɪsˈhɪt/
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  • rhymes with -ɪt

1

noun

Meaning 1

An incorrect or bad hit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • England added only one more run to its overnight second-innings total of 221 for 9 before Broad was caught by Hammer at mid-on to a mishit.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To incorrectly or badly hit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Although Collins mishit the ball, he still managed to pocket the red.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-? Proto-Indo-European *meyth2-der. Proto-Germanic *missaz Proto-Germanic *missa- Proto-West Germanic *missa- Old English mis- Middle English mys- English mis- English hit English mishit From mis- + hit.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: chybienie — incorrect or bad hit
  • Polish: chybiać — to incorrectly or badly hit
  • Polish: chybić — to incorrectly or badly hit