malapropos
Example Sentences
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He’s not a Comic Creation, like Archie or Edith with their malaprops and mispronunciations, or even Gloria, but his importance to the storytelling was certified by two supporting actor Emmys.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
There are malaprops that not many people know are malaprops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2017
Yogi was perhaps the best ever at using malaprops to make a point.
From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2015
Coleman also gained notoriety for on-air malaprops, such as “Rich Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2014
Isabel collected malaprops and wrote them out in a note book.
From Miss Mapp by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)
