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malapropism - Dictionary definition and meaning for malapropism

MALAPROPISM

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

    synonyms : malaprop

    The professor's malapropisms were getting worse by the day. -added by naila_inlas

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Mnemonics for malapropism

  • (Tag: ) mal (negative) + prop (proper usage) .. improper usage of words

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  • (Tag: ) Mrs Malaprop was a very famous character of an english play "The Rivals" where she misuses words, creating a comical effect.

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