Meaning Of The Word Malapropism
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Malapropism Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Malapropism?
malapropism in American English
ludicrous misuse of words, esp. through confusion caused by resemblance in sound noun: an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, esp. by the confusion of words that are similar in sound malapropism in British English noun: the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one of similar sound, esp when creating a ridiculous effect, as in I am not under the affluence of alcohol |
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