an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, esp. by the confusion of words that are similar in sound
[from Mrs. Malaprop, character in Sheridan's play "The Rivals" (1775), noted for her ridiculous misuse of large words]

example ism: #39
We’ve got parakeet flooring!
Derivation
A classic malapropism of parquet flooring

 
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