Malapropism
Malapropism [ MAL-uh’-prop-iz-uh’ m ]
[ noun ]
MEANING :
the wrong use of one word instead of another word because they sound similar to each other, with results that are unintentionally funny
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
He is the very pine-apple of politeness, is an example of malapropism.
[ noun ]
MEANING :
the wrong use of one word instead of another word because they sound similar to each other, with results that are unintentionally funny
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
He is the very pine-apple of politeness, is an example of malapropism.