mise

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Meaning · English

To make a risky move with no regard for the consequences when the alternative is certain defeat.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mise” mean?

To make a risky move with no regard for the consequences when the alternative is certain defeat.

Is “mise” formal or informal?

mise is generally slang.