–v.i.
1. to fail to fire or explode properly: »
The pistol misfired. The firings were the first of the Talos since October 15 when the missile's booster misfired shortly after takeoff (Wall Street Journal).
2. to go wrong; fail: »
The robber's scheme misfired and he went to jail. The play as a whole misfires (New Yorker).
–n.
failure to discharge or start.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.