What does malaprop mean?
Malaprop means Characterized by the use of malapropisms..
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/ˈmæləˌprɑp/ · adjective
Characterized by the use of malapropisms..
Use malaprop when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Malaprop means Characterized by the use of malapropisms..
Common synonyms include malapropism.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use malaprop where its definition matches the intended context.
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