miskeying
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //mɪsˈkiːɪŋ//
KK: /mɪsˈkiːɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A mistake made while typing, usually by pressing the wrong key on a keyboard.
Example
I made a miskeying in my report and had to correct it before submitting.
Conversation
I can't believe I sent that email with a miskeying in the subject line.
Oh no! What did it say instead?
It said 'Meetting' instead of 'Meeting'.
That's hilarious! At least it wasn't something really important.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
error
mistake
blunder
Antonyms
accuracy
correctness
precision
verb
Definition
To type a key incorrectly on a keyboard, resulting in an error in the text.
Example
I ended up miskeying my password and couldn't log in.
Tense Forms
Past: miskeyed
Past Participle: miskeyed
Conversation
I can't believe I sent the wrong email today.
What happened? Did you make a mistake?
Yeah, I ended up miskeying the address and sent it to the wrong person.
Root Explanation
Miskeying → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "key" (from Old English *cæg*, meaning a device for opening locks or a button on a keyboard) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "miskeying" refers to the action of incorrectly pressing a key on a keyboard or device.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'key' referring to a button you press — miskeying is the action of pressing a key incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
skeyting