malapropism

🇬🇧 UK/'mælә'prɔpizәm/🇺🇸 US

GREC2

Definitions

n.

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, producing a ridiculous effect

词语误用（将某词误用为发音相似的另一词）

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

malbad, ill, wrong

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aconnector

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propother

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ismdoctrine, belief, practice

=malapropism

Example Sentences

1.
His malapropism of 'Texas' as 'Taxes' made everyone laugh.
2.
The character's malapropisms added humor to the comedy sketch.

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