malapropism


Definition: Meaning of, malapropism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmaləprɒˌpɪz(ə)m /

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malapropism malapropisms
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  1. an amusing mistake that you make when you use a word that sounds similar to the word you intended to say but means something completely different
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