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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:
Famous people are far from immune to making mistakes. ... Unfortunately for them, unlike us "nobodies", when they come out with ... "Your ambition - is that right - is to abseil across the English channel?";
For example, Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream often used the wrong word: "'Thisby, the flowers of odious savors sweet.'" (III.i.81) Audiences ... - Identify the malapropism in each statement. -
Mrs Malaprop was a character in a play by the British writer Sheridan who confused words and used incorrect words that sounded similar to the word she meant to say. ... Become a Member ... All rights reserved.
Malapropism is the accidental use of a word which resembles the one intended, but has a different, often contradictory meaning.
on the above examples and others too humorous to mention, I had been visited by fond memories of Jane and Goodman Ace, those masters of malapropism — though, ... noun An example of such misuse.
Malapropism - foolish ... consider the scriptural symbol and example of The Cup. ... The Jews were a school teacher to bring us to Christ, Gal 3:24, and we can learn from their example! REPETITION:
For example, another type of slip is the malapropism. Malapropisms are also boners, for example: The king wore a robe trimmed with vermin. (see malapropisms) ;
This is a classic example of a malapropism - a sound confusion error where "infallible" is replaced by the very similar sounding word "inflammable".
"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.
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