Malapropism: A Sneaky Soundalike in Writing—Humor or Error

Malapropism Malapropism is using a word that sounds similar to the right word the writer intended to use. The word comes from the French expression mal a propos, which means inappropriate. Malapropism can be unintentional or intentional. To add humor to a story, writers sometimes create characters who repeatedly use malapropisms. The best way to […]

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