1. the act or instance of failing to fire or work properly

1. failing to fire or ignite properly
Usage: often used of engines or firearms
2. failing to work or happen as intended
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The car engine was misfiring and needed repair.
• The old rifle kept misfiring during target practice.
• His jokes were misfiring with the audience.
• The marketing campaign was misfiring badly.
• The engine misfiring caused the car to shake.
• Her attempts at humor were misfiring all evening.
• The misfiring of the engine was due to bad spark plugs.