mishap

Etymology 1

From Middle English mishap, myshappe, myssehappe, equivalent to mis- + hap.

noun

  1. An accident, mistake, or problem.
    Since the mishap with the banana peel, he watches his step.
  2. Evil accident; ill luck; misfortune; mischance.

Etymology 2

From Middle English mishappen, equivalent to mis- + hap.

verb

  1. (archaic) To happen through misfortune; to mishappen.

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