Associations to the word «Malaprop» - Word Associations Network

Noun

Sheridan
Rival
Lydia
Ace
Jane
Mrs
Anthony
Comedy
Theatre
Character
Word
Richard
Jack
Play
Sir
Language

Adjective

Radio

Wiktionary

MALAPROP, adjective. Characterized by the use of malapropisms.

MALAPROP, noun. A malapropism.

MALAPROP, verb. To use a malapropism.

Dictionary definition

MALAPROP, noun. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

Florence Scovel Shinn