Meaning & use
Miscue
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A mistake or blunder, especially a missed or mistimed cue in a performance, or a failed stroke in a game like billiards.
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The actor's miscue nearly derailed the scene, but the cast recovered smoothly.
A single miscue at the pool table cost him the match.
A note on using this word
The word originates in billiards, where a 'miscue' occurs when the cue tip slips off the ball instead of striking it cleanly.
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2. verb
To make a mistake in timing or execution, especially in a performance or game.
The drummer miscued the intro, throwing off the whole band for a few bars.
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