Word of the Day - Malapropism

[debodun]

Malapropism (noun) - the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect.

An example of a malapropism is, "You could have knocked me over with a fender.", which uses fender in place of feather.

 

[Dustbunny]

Isn't that what Norm Crosby would do in his stand-up routine?

Oh I was supposed to make an example. (Can't think of all of Norm Crosby's ones). But this is one.

I have a preposition for you (proposition)

 

[Pappy]

I have a pornografic memory. Photographic.

 

[Bella]

Archie Bunker from All in the Family was "The Master of Malapropisms."

• "Patience is a virgin." instead of "Patience is a virtue."
• "In closing, I’d like to say Molotov!" instead of "In closing, I’d like to say Mazel Tov!"

 

[debodun]

In 1861, Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectorations" was first published.

 

[debodun]

On a grade school test paper:

The leader of Italy during World War II was Benito Mussolini, also known as Il Douche.

 

[jujube]

The term started being used commonly after a character "Mrs. Malaprop" in a Richard Brinsley Sheridan play constantly used the wrong word.

 

[debodun]

The largest lizard in the world is the kimono dragon.