əˌprɒp noun
malapropism ( def 2 ).
Related forms
out·mal·a·prop, verb (used with object), out·mal·a·propped, out·mal·a·prop·ping.
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malapropism (ˈmæləprɒpˌɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one of similar sound, esp when creating a ridiculous effect, as in I am not under the affluence of alcohol |
| 2. | the habit of misusing words in this manner |
| [C18: after Mrs Malaprop in Sheridan's play The Rivals (1775), a character who misused words, from | |
| 'malaprop | |
| —adj | |
| mala'propian | |
| —adj | |
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