malaprop

English

Etymology

From the name of Mrs. Malaprop, a character in the play The Rivals (1775) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. See malapropism for more.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈmæləˌprɑp/

• Audio (General American):

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Adjective

malaprop (comparative more malaprop, superlative most malaprop)

1. Characterized by the use of malapropisms.

Derived terms

• malapropish

Noun

malaprop (plural malaprops)

1. A malapropism.

Verb

malaprop (third-person singular simple present malaprops, present participle malapropping, simple past and past participle malapropped)

1. To use a malapropism.