malaprop

英 ['mæləprɒp] 美
  • adj. 用词错误可笑的
  • n. 荒唐的用词错误(等于malapropism)

英英释意


1. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar

英文词源


malaprop (n.)
1823, from name of theatrical character Mrs. Malaprop (see malapropism). Related: Malapropian.