Malaprop Definition

mălə-prŏp
noun

Malapropism.

Webster's New World

A malapropism.

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Synonyms:
adjective
Using or characterized by malapropisms.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Malaprop

Noun

Singular:
malaprop
Plural:
malaprops

Origin of Malaprop

  • After Mrs. Malaprop , a character in The Rivals, a play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan from malapropos

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

MMAMAL

Words Ending With

POPROP

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malaprop

Words Starting With M and Ending With P

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With M8 Letter Words Ending With P