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Word "MALAPROPISM" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
Synonyms:
malaprop

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Amoral pimp's squirming and misspeaking The Times Quick Cryptic 10 Jul 2025
Unintentionally humorous misuse of a word (11)
Misapplication of the French article in play is embodied by matriarch
Word used in the wrong context, to comic effect (11)
Humorous misuse of a word Mirror Tea Time 02 Nov 2024
Misapplication of words (11)
Use of wrong word for pomp is alarm perhaps (11)
Possible result of muddling one's words (11) The Guardian Quick 24 Jul 2024
Unintentional humorous misuse of a word (11)
"He is the very pineapple of politeness!" for example The Times Specialist Sunday 09 Jun 2024
Language error such as Mike Tyson’s “I might just fade into Bolivian” comment after a 2002 defeat The Times Specialist Sunday 14 Nov 2021
The French forward is wearing old lady's slip
A learner needing a supporter is hugged by maidens saying the wrong thing
Grammatical solecism The Guardian Speedy 20 Oct 2018
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