Malapropism
/ˈmæləpɹɒpɪzəm/
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:24 pts11 letters
Definition of Malapropism
noun
- The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.
"The script employed malapropism to great effect."
- An instance of this; malaprop.
"The humor comes from all the malapropisms."
Anagrams of Malapropism
No exact anagrams found for "malapropism". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
m3
a1
l1
a1
p3
r1
o1
p3
i1
s1
m3
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Malapropism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Malapropism"
Malapropism is a 11-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Malapropism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "malapropism" is a high-scoring word.