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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
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
constraintthe act of constraining
raspyharsh
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
aspirantone who aspires
hurlrush
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner