The difference between Malaprop and Malapropism

When used as nouns, malaprop means a malapropism, whereas malapropism means the blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.


Malaprop is also verb with the meaning: to use a malapropism.

Malaprop is also adjective with the meaning: characterized by the use of malapropisms.

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  1. Malaprop as an adjective:

    Characterized by the use of malapropisms.

  1. Malaprop as a noun:

    A malapropism.

  1. Malaprop as a verb:

    To use a malapropism.

  1. Malapropism as a noun (uncountable):

    The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.

    Examples:

    "The script employed malapropism to great effect."

  2. Malapropism as a noun (countable):

    An instance of this; malaprop.

    Examples:

    "The translator matched every malapropism in the original with one from his own language."

    "The humor comes from all the malapropisms."

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