English Explanatory Dictionary

misbeat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A false, wrong, or incorrect beat; a beat in the wrong time or rhythm.
verb
  1. To beat out of rhythm; beat incorrectly.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪsbiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misbeat2.wav /mɪsˈbiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misbeat.wav

Word forms

misbeat misbeats misbeating misbeaten

Etymology

From mis- + beat.

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