Mistap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪstæp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mistap is a noun meaning A tap on a touch screen device that is misplaced or otherwise accidental.
Meaning
A tap on a touch screen device that is misplaced or otherwise accidental.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To make an accidental tap on a touch screen.
- (transitive) To tap (a control on a touch screen) by mistake.
Example Sentences
If the controls are crammed together, mistaps may happen.
Some buttons are too close in this app, you will often mistap.
Sorry for down voting, I'm on phone currently and it was a mistap
While the simplicity of the app's UI is great, it's just a nightmare to navigate. Tiny buttons to change cards, not intuitive at all. Oh!... and then, there is an ad stripe, perfectly placed at the bottom of the screen, so it's easily mistapped whenever you feel like closing the app. Great potential, abysmal execution.
Word Forms
- mistaps
- mistapping
- mistapped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mistouch, misstep, miscatch, misgesture, misgrab, mishap.
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