1. to time (something) badly or incorrectly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘mistime’

Examples

• She mistimes her jump and lands awkwardly.
• The comedian mistimes his punchline and the audience doesn’t laugh.
• He always mistimes his arrival at meetings.
• The driver mistimes the traffic light and has to brake suddenly.
• The chef mistimes the cooking and burns the dish.
• She mistimes her serve and hits the net.