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malapropism
['mæləprɔpɪz(ə)m]
n
gen.
вживання слів не до речі
book.
неправильне вживання слів з комічним ефектом
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malapropism
['mæləprɔpɪz(ə)m]
n
lit.
Misusing words to create a comic effect or to characterize the speaker/character as being too confused or ignorant to use correct diction. The term originates from Richard Sheridan's character Mrs Malaprop, because she often misapplied long words in an effort to appear impressive.
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