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Malapropism meaning in Bangla

বাংলা অর্থ

ভুল শব্দের হাস্যকর প্রয়োগ

noun

English meaning

The act of using a word or phrase in place of a similar-sounding one, often with humorous or embarrassing results, typically due to a misunderstanding of the correct term or a lack of familiarity with its meaning or connotation

Example

Her malapropism, "electrical votes," caused much amusement.

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