Lexi1 - malapropism - definition and examples

malapropism (noun) /ˈmæləpɹɑpˌɪzəm/

1

(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.

2

(countable) An instance of this; malaprop.

1

(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.

2

(countable) An instance of this; malaprop.