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Malapropism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A malapropism (also called a Dogberryism or acyrologia ) is the substitution of a word for a word with a similar sound, in which the resulting phrase makes no sense but often creates a comic eff...
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Malapropism - Definition of Malapropism at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Malapropism. Look it up now! ... Learn more about malapropism with a free trial on Britannica.com...
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When an incorrect word is used like this, a malapropism is born. Here is a handful of genuine malapropisms gathered from across the Internet: ... The word malapropism comes from the fictitious character of Mrs. Malaprop. Find out more about Mrs. Malaprop and her original malapropisms.
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Now you know what a Malapropism is, and where the name came from, have a look at our celebrity malapropisms page to see some unintentionally malapropriate quotations from famous people! Bushisms, Colemanballs. ... If you want to send us your favourite malapropism, then send us an e-mail.
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Absurd or humorous misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound. ... "A malapropism does not have to be amusing or surprising. It does not have to be based on a cliche and of course it does not have to be intentional. There need be no play on words, no hint of deliberate pun.";
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Singular; malapropism ... The script employed malapropism to great effect. ... The translator matched every malapropism in the original with one from his own language.
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Malapropisms - Definition of 'Malapropisms' from our glossary of English linguistic and grammatical terms containing explanations and cross-references to other relevant English grammar terms. ... A politician is alleged to have said that he would support a colleague to the best of his "mobility", ... Become a Member...
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Statement Malapropism Correct Word ... - Identify the malapropism in each statement. - What image of George W. Bush is the collector of these statements trying to present? Do you think that this person will vote for Bush in the election?
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Word of the Day - Learn one new word everyday on Dictionary.com ... He also had, as a former colleague puts it, "a photogenic memory"--a malapropism that captures his gift for the social side of life, his Clintonian ability to remember names of countless people he has met only briefly.
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