MALAPROP

malapropism, malaprop

(noun) the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

malaprop (comparative more malaprop, superlative most malaprop)

Characterized by the use of malapropisms.

Noun

malaprop (plural malaprops)

A malapropism.

Verb

malaprop (third-person singular simple present malaprops, present participle malapropping, simple past and past participle malapropped)

To use a malapropism.

Source: Wiktionary



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