mishanter

noun
UK /mɪsˈhantər/
US /mɪsˈhæntər/

A mishanter is a small accident or a bit of bad luck.

Losing my shoe in the mud was a real mishanter.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A minor injury or hurt.

He got a wee mishanter on his knee while playing.

3. A mistake or mix-up.

The wrong cake was delivered, but it was just a mishanter.

4. A spot of trouble or difficulty.

We had a mishanter with the car on the way home.