Malapropism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæləpɹɒpˌɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malapropism is a noun meaning (uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
Meaning
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
More Meanings
- (countable) An instance of this; malaprop.
Example Sentences
The humor comes from all the malapropisms.
The script employed malapropism to great effect.
The translator matched every malapropism in the original with one from his own language.
Word Forms
- malapropisms
- malapropoism
Synonyms for malapropism
Depending on context, synonyms include malaprop, catachresis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malaprop, malapropoism, malapropist, misusage, babuism, malaphor.
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