Synonyms for Miscue

Definition of miscue

noun
  1. a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
  2. a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

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Writing tips for "miscue"

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