malapropism
noun
an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound.
malapropistic
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a word derived from
malapropism.
Example Sentences
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Almost immediately, he brought discipline and polish to the president’s previously shambolic, malapropistic speaking style.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2022
