Misclick
//ˈmɪsklɪk// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A click of a computer mouse that is inaccurate and therefore fails to perform the desired action.
"It takes time, dedication, curiosity, and a hint of stubbornness to get past the missteps and misclicks. Every image you work on today teaches you strategy and skills for the image you'll open tomorrow."
Verb
- 1 To perform an erroneous click with a computer mouse. ambitransitive
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"It takes time, dedication, curiosity, and a hint of stubbornness to get past the missteps and misclicks. Every image you work on today teaches you strategy and skills for the image you'll open tomorrow."
Etymology
From mis- + click.
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