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Malaprop

//ˈmæləˌprɑp// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by the use of malapropisms.
Noun
  1. 1
    A malapropism.
  2. 2
    the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To use a malapropism.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the name of Mrs. Malaprop, a character in the play The Rivals (1775) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. See malapropism for more.

Etymology 2

From the name of Mrs. Malaprop, a character in the play The Rivals (1775) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. See malapropism for more.

Etymology 3

From the name of Mrs. Malaprop, a character in the play The Rivals (1775) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. See malapropism for more.

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