malapropism

(mal-a-prop-ism) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar.

Her malapropism caused us all to laugh.

The malapropism made everyone laugh out loud.

correct word usage

malapropism

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[MAL-uh-prop-iz-um]

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