Malapropism
/ˈmæləpɹɒpɪzəm/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:24 pts11 letters
Definition of Malapropism
noun
- The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
"The script employed malapropism to great effect."
- An instance of this; malaprop.
"The humor comes from all the malapropisms."
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