misclick

noun, verb — 2 senses

misclick

noun

/ˈmɪsklɪk/

Etymology From mis- + click.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A click of a computer mouse that is inaccurate and therefore fails to perform the desired action.

  • It takes time, dedication, curiosity, and a hint of stubbornness to get past the missteps and misclicks. Every image you work on today teaches you strategy and skills for the image you'll open tomorrow.2005, Katrin Eismann, Wayne Palmer, Photoshop restoration and retouching:

misclick

verb

/mɪsˈklɪk/

Etymology From mis- + click.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Ambitransitive To perform an erroneous click with a computer mouse.

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