wrong-momentshift

noun

UK /rɒŋ ˈməʊmənt ʃɪft/

US /rɔːŋ ˈmoʊmənt ʃɪft/

A wrong-momentshift is when something changes at a bad time and makes things go wrong.

The wrong-momentshift made the bus leave just before we got there.

SYNONYMS

bad-timing change mistimed switch ill-timed shift unlucky turn poorly timed change

RELATED WORDS

mishap glitch timing error misfortune mix-up

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sudden change in plans that happens at the worst possible moment.

Our picnic had a wrong-momentshift when the rain started right as we sat down.

3. A mistake caused by doing the right thing at the wrong time.

Saying sorry was good, but it was a wrong-momentshift during the game.

4. A small accident that happens because the timing was off.

The wrong-momentshift made him bump into the table and spill his juice.