- malapropist
- noun see malapropism
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
malapropist
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malapropism — noun Etymology: Mrs. Malaprop, character noted for her misuse of words in R. B. Sheridan s comedy The Rivals (1775) Date: 1849 1. the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase; especially the use of a word sounding … New Collegiate Dictionary
