malapropism
noun
- the humorous misuse of a word that sounds similar to the intended word, often resulting in a nonsensical or unintentionally funny statement.
- The writer used a malapropism to add a comedic touch to the dialogue.
- My grandfather's malapropisms always left the family chuckling at the dinner table.
- The comedian's malapropism generated uproarious laughter from the audience.
- His speech was riddled with malapropisms that made the serious topic seem absurd.
- She committed a classic malapropism by saying 'dance a flamingo' instead of 'dance a flamenco'.