English · Slang Attested

miss

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

To fail to hit, catch, grasp, etc.

Where it’s used: Used American English

I fired the gun, but the bullet missed the target.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

To avoid hitting.

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

To fail to achieve or attain.

Sources & notes

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

What does “miss” mean?

To fail to hit, catch, grasp, etc.

Is “miss” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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