1. to play badly or incorrectly in a game or sport

1. a bad or incorrect play in a game or sport

Examples

• The quarterback misplayed the snap and fumbled the ball.
• She misplayed the tennis shot and hit it into the net.
• The fielder’s misplay allowed the runner to reach second base.
• That misplay cost the team the championship.
• He tends to misplay under pressure.
• The goalkeeper’s misplay led to an easy goal for the opposing team.
• One crucial misplay changed the outcome of the entire match.