malaprop vs malapropism

malaprop

noun
  • A malapropism. 

adj
  • Characterized by the use of malapropisms. 

verb
  • To use a malapropism. 

malapropism

noun
  • An instance of this; malaprop. 

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

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