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Tag: What is malapropism?

Malapropism and Mondegreens: Definition and examples

Posted on January 1, 2023September 19, 2023 By The Lingwist
Malapropism and Mondegreens: Definition and examples

A malapropism is the incorrect use of a word in which you mistakenly replace the correct word with a word that sounds similar.

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