malapropism
Example Sentences
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Needless to say, the malapropism is completely nonsensical — and therefore hilarious.
From Salon
Instead of offering sympathy, the relatives mock her clothing and English malapropisms, pay scant attention to her fears about her European relatives’ fate and try to sabotage her budding romances.
From New York Times
Speaking in a blend of hipster lingo and goofy malapropisms, he got many of the best lines:
From Washington Post
Democrats repeatedly pointed to Bush’s penchant for malapropisms as evidence that he was an idiot.
From Seattle Times
The Formula One broadcasting great, who died on Saturday at the age of 97, was loved by millions across the world for his high-energy motorsport commentary style, peppered with amusing mistakes and malapropisms.
From BBC
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