malapropism
Example Sentences
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But Whitney’s malapropism cuts to the heart of it.
From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2023
In one of the funnier exchanges between him and Roy, Jamie delightfully defies expectations by rattling off the correct definition of a term often applied to him in response to a malapropism.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2023
At one point, someone makes accidental reference to “quantum psychics,” a malapropism that perfectly describes Kaufman’s own field of expertise.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2020
It was the malapropism heard around certain corners of social media.
From Washington Post • Jul. 12, 2019
Were you able to find a malapropism in Huckleberry Finn?
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
