Definition of "malaprop"

malaprop

  • adjective

    comparative more malaprop, superlative most malaprop

    1. Characterized by the use of malapropisms.  

  • noun

    plural malaprops

    1. A malapropism.  

  • verb

    third-person singular simple present malaprops, present participle malapropping, simple past and past participle malapropped

    1. To use a malapropism.