Malapropism

/ˈmæləprɑːpɪzəm/

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Malapropisms are often used in comedy to make characters seem humorous or endearingly flawed.

The character's malapropism caused the audience to erupt in laughter.

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People may use malapropisms by accident, which can lead to unintentional humor in serious conversations.

His malapropism had everyone giggling during the serious meeting.

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Writers use malapropisms in literature to add depth to their characters or to create a specific tonal effect.

The author's use of malapropism gave the character a distinct voice.

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