Verboticism: Misstagement

'Of course I'm twenty-one!'

DEFINITION: v. To lie about your age. n. A misrepresentation about your age, usually done in order to appear younger or older.

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Misstagement

Created by: Clayton

Pronunciation: mis-STEYJ-muhnt

Sentence: Carol's reply was an obvious misstagement, but Officer Dan opted to let it slide.

Etymology: misstatement + age

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