Definition of misspeak
1
: to speak (something, such as a word) incorrectly
2
: to express (oneself) imperfectly or incorrectly
claims now that he misspoke himself
: to speak incorrectly : misspeak oneself
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The first known use of misspeak was in the 14th century
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