Malapropism (Crossword clue)
We found 3 answers for “Malapropism” .
This page shows answers to the clue Malapropism, followed by ten definitions like “A grotesque misuse of a word”, “Malapropism Ludicrous misuse of words” and “Misapplication of words without mispronunciation”.MALAPROP MISUSAGE |
Definitions of “Malapropism”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Misapplication of words without mispronunciation
• Malapropisms are incorrect words used in place of correct words
• Misuse of a word (for one that resembles it)Â
• Misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
• Mrs Malaprop is a character in Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 1775 play
• Amusing slip of the tongue, arising from the confusion of similar-sounding words
• The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
• Misusing words to create a comic effect or characterize the speaker as being too confused
• Malaprop the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
• Verbal blunder in which one word is replaced by another similar in sound but different in meaning
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