malaprop

/məˈlæprɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or phrase used instead of a more correct one, often in a way that is humorous or thoughtless.

“The comedian’s malapropisms in the stand-up comedy routine left the audience in stitches.”

Synonyms

  • bon mot
  • fashionable mistake

Antonyms

  • idiom
  • proverb