- When you 'mise' something, you are typically getting it by chance. For example, "Jim mised an ace of hearts just when it looked like he was about to lose all his chips"
mise
blending; verb
To, against all odds, receive exactly what you need exactly when you need it.
Etymology : Comes from the blending of the phrase "might as well".
Source : Comes from card games.
Last modified: 4 December 2008