Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

murphies

Noun

/ˈmɜːrfiːz/

Definition

A plural noun referring to a type of error or mishap, often linked to Murphy’s Law, which states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

Examples

Every time I try to fix the car, it feels like I encounter murphies that make the job take twice as long.
We planned for the event meticulously, but the murphies hit us hard on the day of the celebration.

Meaning

Murphies typically describe the unexpected complications that arise in various situations, emphasizing the inevitability of mistakes or problems occurring.