malapropism
US /ˈmæl.ə.prɑːp.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈmæl.ə.prɑːp.ɪ.zəm/
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malapropisme, kesalahan penggunaan kata
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect
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The politician's speech was full of malapropisms, making the audience chuckle.
Pidato politikus itu penuh dengan malapropisme, membuat penonton terkekeh.
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She often uses malapropisms, like saying 'allegory' instead of 'alligator'.
Dia sering menggunakan malapropisme, seperti mengatakan 'allegory' alih-alih 'alligator'.