English Explanatory Dictionary

malaprop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by the use of malapropisms.
noun
  1. A malapropism.
verb
  1. To use a malapropism.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæləˌprɑp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Knabrupt-malaprop.wav

Word forms

malaprop more malaprop most malaprop malaprops malapropping malapropped

Etymology

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

Derived words

malapropish
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