Word of the Day
Malapropism
Pronunciation
[mal-uh-prop-iz-ehm]
MEANING
noun: The humorous misuse of a word by confusing it with a similar-sounding word. For example, "pineapple of perfection" for "pinnacle of perfection".
ETYMOLOGY
After Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Richard Sheridan's play, The Rivals (1775),
who confused words in this manner. Earliest documented use: 1830.
Usage:
Her speech was loaded with malapropisms.
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Malapropism
Pronunciation
[mal-uh-prop-iz-ehm]
noun: The humorous misuse of a word by confusing it with a similar-sounding word. For example, "pineapple of perfection" for "pinnacle of perfection".
ETYMOLOGY
After Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Richard Sheridan's play, The Rivals (1775),
who confused words in this manner. Earliest documented use: 1830.
Usage:
Her speech was loaded with malapropisms.
Test Your Memory: What is the meaning of the noun "Germinal," our Word of the Day from October 14/2012 ? The answer is ...
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