What is another word for malapropisms?
Pronunciation: [mˈale͡ɪpɹˌɒpɪzəmz] (IPA) 
Malapropisms are when a person substitutes a word for another word that has a similar sound but a completely different meaning. This can result in a humorous or confusing situation, depending on the context. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe malapropisms, such as misuse of words, misnomers, errors in diction, lexical confusion, and linguistic blunders. Each of these terms accentuates a slightly different facet of the phenomenon, but all of them refer to the same basic concept of using the wrong word unintentionally. Malapropisms can be found in everyday conversation, literature, and even politics, bringing a light-hearted touch to serious subjects.
