Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

murphy-game

noun

/ˈmɜrfi ɡeɪm/

Definition

A situation or game governed by Murphy’s Law, which states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Examples

During our camping trip, we experienced a classic murphy-game when it started to rain right after we set up our tent.
The project turned into a real murphy-game when the printer broke down just before the deadline.

Meaning

Murphy-game refers to scenarios or activities where unforeseen problems or complications frequently occur, often leading to humorous or frustrating outcomes.