Meaning & use
Misspoke
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Said something incorrectly or by mistake, usually without intending to deceive.
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I misspoke earlier when I said the meeting was on Friday; it's actually Thursday.
The spokesperson admitted she misspoke about the company's revenue figures.
A note on using this word
Misspoke is the simple past tense of misspeak, often used in public apologies to soften an admission of error.
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