Mipped

The informal past tense and past participle of the verb 'mip,' meaning to make a mistake, often a minor or silly one. It suggests a slight error, slip-up, or blunder. It implies an action that deviates unintentionally from the expected or correct procedure, frequently resulting in an unintended consequence that's often humorous or inconvenient rather than severely damaging. The word is typically used in casual conversation or informal writing, and it doesn't carry a harsh tone. It refers to an act where someone, usually through inexperience, makes a wrong move, which can be clumsy or accidental. The word carries a nuance of gentle self-deprecation or amusement regarding the error.

Mipped meaning with examples

• I was trying to assemble the flatpack furniture, and I completely mipped the instructions; now, the drawer is facing the wrong way! I'll have to take it all apart again. Well, that’s a lesson learned about taking my time to read things thoroughly next time.
• During the baking competition, Sarah mipped when she accidentally added salt instead of sugar to her cake batter. This mishap meant she would lose time and would have to start again. Hopefully, she can get a decent tasting desert finished on time.
• The new intern mipped when they sent the email to the entire company instead of just their manager. The resulting chain of replies with clarifications was a bit chaotic, but thankfully, no critical information was leaked. A good learning experience overall!
• He tried to catch the ball during the baseball game but mipped, causing his team to lose. Although it was a small error, the fans showed some disapproval. Hopefully, they get their next game and do better on that part of the game.
• While painting the living room, she mipped and accidentally spilled paint on the carpet. Cleaning it up was a struggle, but she managed to get most of it out. Luckily, she had plenty of spare floor covering so it wasn't that bad.