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Saturday, August 15
malapropism     n

Definition: The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar sounding one. (From Mrs. Malaprop, a character in a play.)

Synonyms: misstatement

Usage: Example: It's not the heat, it's the humility. - Yogi Berra


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