Misfiring Meaning in English
word · lemma: misfire
परिभाषा
When a machine like an engine does not work smoothly, especially when it fails to ignite properly. It can also mean that a plan or effort is not succeeding as intended.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Often used for engines (especially cars) meaning failure to ignite one or more cylinders. Can also apply figuratively to ideas, projects, or jokes that do not succeed. Common phrases include 'the engine is misfiring' and 'the team's attack is misfiring.' Rare in very formal writing.
उदाहरण वाक्य
The car engine is misfiring again.
basic
If your scooter is misfiring, check the spark plug.
basic
The team’s strategy is misfiring this season.
basic
My jokes seem to be misfiring tonight—no one is laughing!
natural
The old lawnmower keeps misfiring and won’t start easily.
natural
Her plans for the weekend ended up misfiring thanks to the rain.
natural