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MALAPROPISM

the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase

The meaning of the word malapropism is the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase.

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
extrudeto force, press, or push out
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
rightfuljust
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
vendorone that vends : seller